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developed over many years. The emotive subject of drug dependence was
again discussed at a multi-disciplinary staff in-service study session.
Participants agreed that the basis of any local authority programme should
be the school health education course, which includes the problem within
the general syllabus, and thus keeps it in perspective. We need to give the
facts and our warnings without an emotional reaction which may raise
morbid curiosity.
Staff.
Dr. J.S. Homer, known to the Committee as having a primary responsi*
bility for the School Health Service, left to take up a Chief Officer post in
another London Borough. He was succeeded by Dr. J. Burrowes. To both I am
indebted for loyal support during the year under review. Other members of
the section were equally helpful, especially the Chief Assistant, Mr. W.S.
Wake, who was particularly hard pressed during the transition period before
Dr. Burrowes took up duty.
Finally, in a year concerned with far reaching educational changes the
kind co-operation of the Chief Education Officer, his staff, and of teachers
in all schools, was nevertheless exemplary. The problems of the Committee
in dealing with basic educational systems did not prevent your usual
interest and support for the school health service, and I take this opportunity
to express the appreciation of all members of the Department.
Yours faithfully,
S.L. WRIGHT,
Principal School Medical Officer.