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b. Orthoptic Treatment Sessions
148 pupils were referred for non-surgical treatment
of squint to orthoptic sessions held at 2 of the Council's
clinics. 712 treatments were provided during the year.
c. Orthopaedic Specialist Sessions
Orthopaedic Specialist sessions were held at 4 of
the Council's clinics. 357 children, including 198 new
referrals, made 874 attendances at these sessions.
d. Physiotherapy Sessions
In conjunction with the Orthopaedic Clinic, treatment
by qualified Physiotherapists is provided at 5 of the
Council's clinics. 733 children, including 308 new
referrals made 1,727 attendances for physiotherapy
treatment.
Child Guidance Clinic
682 children attended the Child Guidance Clinic during the
year, including 317 cases newly referred.
Total attendances for treatment were as follows:—
No. of interviews
Psychiatrist 2,853
Psychiatric Social Worker 1,554
Educational Psychologist 987
At the end of the year 405 cases were under treatment and 61
patients awaited their first appointment.
Dental Clinics
Dental treatment is provided at 9 of the Council's Health
and Welfare Clinics.
13,256 children were inspected in school by the School
Dental Officers during the year and 5,081 pupils were treated
at the Council's dental clinics. A total of 13,628 attendances
for treatment were made.
The report of the Chief Dental Officer appears on page 44,
School Clinic Sessions
Regular School Clinic Sessions, staffed by School Doctors
and Nurses are held at each of the Health and Welfare Clinics
and at the School Clinic situated at Hilldene Junior School.
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