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4.—Other.— The organiser of physical training for girls in
elementary schools acts as supervisor of the Remedial Exercises
Clinic.
A whole-time masseuse conducts the work of the Massage and
Breathers' Clinics. Early in 1926 an offer of voluntary assistance
at the clinic was received from a trained masseuse, and gratefully
accepted.
The clerical staff consists of four clerks, working under the
general supervision of the chief clerk of the department.
CO-ORDINATION WITH OTHER HEALTH SERVICES.
(a) Infant and Child Welfare.—The school medical work is an
integral part of the general public health work of the Borough.
The medical officers and health visitors engaged in the work of
school medical inspection are also actively engaged in the maternity
and child welfare work of the town.
(b) Nursery Schools.—No nursery schools have been established
in the Borough by the Education Committee.
(c) The Care of Debilitated Children Under School Age.—
The physical condition of children under school age is watched
on the one hand through the eleven Infant Welfare Centres, and
on the other by visits to the homes by the health visitors working
under the maternity and child welfare scheme.
The Sick Nursery, containing 4 beds, provided by the Public
Health Committee, for debilitated young children needing medical
supervision, was replaced early in 1926 by an enlarged Sick
Nursery of 12 beds, particulars as to which will be given in the
general Public Health Report.
Young children needing a course of treatment in a convalescent
home are referred, with a medical report, to the Croydon Mothers'
and Infants' Welfare Association. 71 mothers, and 132 children
under live years of age were thus admitted to convalescent homes
during the year. A contribution was paid to the Association by
the Council during the year in connection with this work.
A massage clinic is provided by the Public Health Committee
for the treatment of children suffering from rickets, infantile
paralysis, and general conditions of debility.