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During a talk to Croydon Chamber of Commerce, the Principal Health
Education Officer suggested that perhaps it would be possible in the future
for employers to allow selected members or groups of their staffs to attend
short discussion groups on subjects such as upper respiratory infection,
first aid, feet and varicose veins aggravated by standing for long hours,
family planning and health in middle age.
Visitors to the Section
An increasing number of people, singly and in groups, from hospitals,
colleges, universities and overseas, visited the section for discussion or
practical demonstrations.
Home Safety
Home safety topics were well integrated into general health education
work during the year.
The exhibition at the Ashburton Flower Show was given a completely
"new look". Two thirty-foot marquees were devoted entirely to Home Safety,
General Health Education and Dental Health Education. The enthusiasm and
help of health visitors, public health inspectors, dental staff and dental
hygienist students from the Royal Dental Hospital, Tooting ensured the maximum
participation of visitors in the educational games and competitions. There
were also special displays and information about safety regulations for oil
heaters.
The potential scope for health education is almost unlimited, but while
the restraint on staff and finance continues, future plans must remain uncertain.
As Abraham Lincoln once remarked, "If we could first know where we
are and whither we are tending, we could better judge what to do and how to
do it."
For details see Appendix page 117.