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Dagenham 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]

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I wish it were possible to have a consultant visit the school at regular intervals so
that we could discuss such things as walking aids, apparatus etc., instead of working
somewhat in the dark in some cases. I do know that this presents a great problem,
especially as so many hospitals and authorities are involved; I am not even sure that
there is a solution.
Treatment of the physically handicapped child under school age is very important;
I am sure that much can be done in these vital years before going to school to instruct
the parent and help the child, and often save much time and handicap in later years.
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