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Ophthalmic Service.—Ophthalmic Clinics for expectant
and nursing mothers and toddlers are held at the
Central Clinic and Woodward Clinic. The
scheme includes the provision of spectacles at a
very low charge, and in some cases, where the
family income is below a certain scale, at no charge.
Orthopoedic Service.—The Orthopaedic Service includes
treatment at the Clinic, the provision of splints,
and treatment at hospital in the case of children
under the age of five years. The service also provides
for treatment at the Orthopaedic Clinic for
expectant and nursing mothers.
Tonsils and Adenoids.—Surgical treatment for tonsils
and adenoids is carried out at two local hospitals
under an agreement with the Council. A small
charge is made to the parents, except in certain
necessitous cases when no charge is made. During
the year, 99 such operations were carried out in
respect of children under the age of five years.
Ultra-Violet Light Treatment.—Ultra-violet light treatment
is given to expectant and nursing mothers
and to children under the age of five years at the
Orthopaedic Clinic. During 1938, 232 cases were
treated, a total number of 2,827 treatments being
given.
Visiting in the Home.—Periodic visits are paid by the
Health Visitors to all children under the age of five
years and to all foster-children under the age of
nine years. Visits are also paid in certain cases to
expectant mothers.
X-Ray Treatment for Ringworm.—Where necessary,
ringworm is treated by X-ray. No charge is made
for this treatment.