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Whilst in 1947 it was not possible to see every child at school, we are
reasonably confident that our "Special" examinations covered most, if not indeed
all, the scholars who required such an examination on medical grounds.
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FOLLOWING UP.
Question:—I know that my children are examined at school. I send
them to the Clinic from time to time to be treated, but plainly I ask, what
do I know about it all ? I cannot get either to the school or the Clinic.
Answer:—The whole of the town is divided into areas, and each area is
sufficiently small for the Health Visitor to know the people who live there
individually. It is true that we have not enough of these Health Visitors at the
present time; that is something which is common all over the country, but there is
a Health Visitor for your area. I feel sure you know her and it is only for you to
speak to her and you will find possibly she knows all the answers to your questions
or that she can soon find out these answers. It is the Health Visitor who is a link
between the services provided at the school and at the Clinic on the one hand,
and the home on the other. If you have not seen the Health Visitor for a few days
visiting somewhere in your street, you can no doubt find time at least to call into
the nearest Clinic and leave a message, when the Health Visitor will be pleased to
call on you.
Last year over 2,000 such visits were paid and we hope the time is not far
distant when this large number will be considerably extended.
MEDICAL INSPECTION.
Question:—It is eighteen months to two years ago since my little boy
was examined by a School Doctor. How often should he be seen ?
Answer:—Our aim in Barking is to see
every child at school, every year. This was,
of course, impossible during the war, and it is
only now that we are beginning to hope the
time has come when this standard will be
practicable.