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SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE, 1958
MEDICAL INSPECTION AND TREATMENT
The Statistical Return at the end of this report shows the
classification of defects found and the treatment thereof.
Minor Ailment Clinics
Attendances at these clinics were well maintained during the
year.
cases treated at minor ailment centres
Eyes: (External and other—excluding errors
of refraction and squint) 402
Ears, Nose and Throat Defects (other
than operative) 613
Skin:
Ringworm (body) 1
Scabies 3
Impetigo 59
Other 2,250
Other minor ailments (e.g. minor injuries,
bruises, sores, chilblains, etc.) 2,153
Total attendances 24,176
Speech Therapy
During the year the speech therapy sessions which had previously
been held at Paget Ward were integrated with the Clinical sessions
held at Central and Woodward Clinics.
During the year 169 cases made 2,203 attendances to the speech
clinics.
Mrs. A. Ling, part-time Speech Therapist, left in May and was
succeeded by Mrs. G. Stuffins who came as a full-time officer. Mrs.
M. Ward continued to give 6 sessions per week.
During term time the Speech Therapists continue to give 4
sessions per week at Faircross School.
DENTAL SERVICES
Statistics relating to the dental inspection and treatment of school
children will be found in the statistical return at the end of this
report.
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