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of foot infections in this age group was carried out in the Autumn
term. The resulting early diagnosis and treatment was considered
to be of value in reducing cross infection to a minimum.
Treatment Services
A list of clinics in the Borough, showing the facilities
available for school children, appears on page 40.
Minor Ailment Clinics
Regular Minor Ailment sessions are held at 11 separate
clinics throughout the Borough, providing treatment for minor
conditions and facilities for special consultations with the
School Medical Officers.
The most common conditions treated were skin diseases,
784 children attended for this purpose during the year. Other
conditions treated included minor eye diseases, ear, nose and
throat conditions, enuresis (bed wetting) and minor injuries, etc.
150 children were treated for enuresis by means of enuresis
alarms.
Ophthalmic and Orthoptic Clinics
In co-operation with the Regional Hospital Board, regular
Ophthalmic Clinic sessions were held at 8 separate clinics in
the Borough and weekly Orthoptic sessions were held at 2 of the
clinics.
The Ophthalmic sessions were attended by Specialists who
advise on the treatment of eye conditions and prescribe glasses
where necessary or refer children to the Orthoptists who provide
non-surgical treatment of squint.
3,055 children attended the Ophthalmic Clinic for treatment
of eye conditions during the year 859 of whom were new referrals
and 1,000 were given prescriptions for glasses. 139 children
were referred to the orthoptic clinics for treatment of squint and
612 attendances were made during the year.
Orthopaedic and Physiotherapy Clinics
Orthopaedic Specialist clinic sessions are held at intervals
at 4 of the Council's Clinics and physiotherapy is provided
under the direction of the Orthopaedic Specialists at 5 separate
clinics. These services are arranged in co-operation with the
Regional Hospital Board.
394 examinations were carried out by the Orthopaedic
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