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Minor Ailments Clinics
Defects found at routine or special medical inspection, which only require minor
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. The
total number of attendances at the minor ailments clinics was 20,133—a slight
increase on last year.
The number of automatic enuresis alarm buzzers available for treatment was
increased to twenty and 62 children used the alarms.
The progress of each case is checked every two months and also six months
after a reported cure. At the two-monthly check, success was reported in 23 cases,
nine were unsuccessful and seven were improved. At the six-monthly checks of
reported cured cases, eleven were still dry; two relapsed, one of whom was put back
on the waiting list; nine did not keep appointments and one had moved away.
Although twice as many children were treated this year compared with last
year, the number on the waiting list increased from 66 to 79.
Ear, Nose and Throat Clinics
There are three clinics in the borough which 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 451 children who attended the clinics 232 were new cases. Total attendances
were 1,185.
Ophthalmic Clinics
There are three ophthalmic clinics in the borough. Three sessions a week are
held at the Edmonton Central and Southbury Clinics and two every other week at
Bowes Road Clinic.
Of the 2,636 children who attended the clinics during the year, 1,050 were
prescribed glasses. The total number of attendances was 4,731.
Orthoptic Clinics
The orthoptist attends at each clinic where ophthalmic sessions are held. She
works in close conjunction with the ophthalmologists, and children who have
strabismus are referred to her for treatment. Post-operative exercises are given
when the condition has necessitated operation.
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