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Romford 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford]
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SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE 1960
MEDICAL INSPECTION AND TREATMENT
The Statistical Return at the end of this report shows the
classification of defects found and the treatment thereof.
Minor Ailment Clinics
Conditions treated at these clinics are of a minor nature only;
they include skin complaints, minor diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and
throat, minor injuries, etc. In addition to this treatment many children
are seen by the School Medical Officers for Special Examinations and
for re-examination following routine medical inspection in school.
Children are also examined prior to taking up part-time employment,
e.g. in the delivery of newspapers, milk, etc., and in entertainment.
Speech Therapy
During the year 104 new cases were referred to the Speech Clinics
and 189 children were under treatment at the end of the year.
The total number of attendances during the year was 2,367.
DENTAL SERVICES
Statistics relating to the dental inspection and treatment of school
children will be found in the statistical return at the end of this report.
During the year the number of Dental Officers suffered further
reductions and at the end of the year only two officers, one full-time
and one part-time, were employed. In the circumstances it is impossible
to maintain a satisfactory dental service for school children.
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