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The methods adopted to secure treatment are the consistent
following up of cases; the provision of clinics (set forth as under)
and other items referred to in this Report such as transference fo.
the Open air School, etc.
in regard to dental work, there were as usual too many
refusals. Parents do not yet appreciate the necessity of proper
attention to teeth. It has not been necessary to institute
proceedings in 1926, but much pressure has been necessary in some
cases to secure that treatment is accepted even when offered Ifree
In 1926 the various clinics established included:—
1. Minor Ailments Clinic, East Street.—Mornings on
days at 8.30 o'clock.
2. Opthalmic Clinic, Central Clinic, East Street.— Half day,
Saturday mornings.
3._ Throat and Nose.—Operations for tonsils and adenoids
are carried out by arrangement with neighbouring
institutions, no facilities for the purpose being available
locally.
4. Examination Clinic, East Street.—For the further
tion of special cases and cases referred from routine
inspections which are seen at the close of the Minor
Ailments Clinic.
Examination of backward children and the subjects of
suspected mental or physical dcfect are carried out by
the School Medical Officer at the Public Offices.
arrangements are made to suit the convenience of parents
and others.
5. Dental Clinic, East Street.—Twice daily except one session
per week employed on dental inspections at school
6. Tuberculosis.—By arrangements with the Essex County
Council, the Medical Officer of Health is Tuberculosis
Officer for the district. Suspected cases of tuberculosis
are referred from routine inspections or from any of the