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Minor Ailments Clinics
Defects found at routine or special medical inspection, which only require
minor ailment treatment or observation, are referred to the minor ailments clinics.
Children with minor ailments and slight injuries are also referred by parents and
teachers for treatment or observation, and advice is given for a wide variety of
conditions. As the number of attendances at Hadley Wood Clinic was so small, it
was decided to discontinue the holding of regular sessions. The total number of
attendances at the minor ailments clinics was 19,201 — less than last year.
Although the number of automatic enuresis alarm buzzers was increased during
the year from 12 to 15, only the same number of children, 33, were provided with
this treatment owing to the unco-operative attitude of some parents. The waiting
list was considerably reduced but nevertheless still stands at 66.
The progress of each case is checked every two months and also six months
after a reported cure. At the two-monthly checks 17 cases were reported cured,
four showed some improvement, and 10 were without benefit. At the six-monthly
checks of 16 reported cured cases, nine were still completely dry at night, one had
occasional lapses, two had relapsed and were put back on the waiting list, two failed
appointments and two had left the district.
Ear, Nose and Throat Clinics
Three clinics in the borough are attended by ear, nose and throat consultants,
two of whom have local hospital appointments. This is a convenient and beneficial
arrangement for those cases requiring operative treatment. Weekly sessions are
held at Southbury Clinic and Broomfield Park Clinic, and two sessions a month at
Edmonton Central Clinic. The majority of cases referred are children with hearing
difficulties, or who require advice or treatment regarding tonsils and adenoids. Other
conditions referred include otitis media, rhinitis and chronic catarrh.
Of the 507 children who attended the clinics, 234 were new cases. The total
number of attendances was 1,138.
Ophthalmic Clinics
There are three ophthalmic clinics in the borough. Three sessions a week are
held at the Edmonton Central Clinic and at Southbury Clinic. The number of
sessions at Bowes Road Clinic was changed from two a week to two a fortnight
owing to the decrease in the number of children attending.
Of the 2,699 children who attended the clinics during the year, 1,164 were
prescribed glasses. The total number of attendances was 5,299.
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