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Four student health visitors completed their training in
1971, all were successful and were appointed to the health
visiting staff. Three further students commenced their training
in October 1971.
A considerable number of students, research workers, etc.,
were accommodated in the section and conducted on observation
visits by members of the staff in all grades.
Speech Therapy
There was no improvement in the staffing situation during
the year and only two and a half posts from an establishment of
5 are filled.
378 children were newly referred and 198 of the more
urgent cases commenced treatment.
At the end of the year 153 children were receiving speech
therapy and a further 380 were being kept under observation.
181 children were waiting for treatment to be commenced.
Home Nursing
The home nursing establishment for 1971 has not much
increased but more nursing auxiliaries and State Enrolled Nurses
have been employed, which to some extent enables the district
nurse to delegate work and give priority to activities which need
full nursing skills.