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Romford 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford]

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Health Department staff would need to be implemented by many
voluntary workers, such as teachers youth leaders, clergy, etc.
I feel the keystone in this activity should be the Health
Education Officer of an authority who can draw up curricula, who
can provide training and material to Field Workers and who has
access to the publicity and propaganda materials required. Unfortunately
few Local Authorities have a Health Education Officer
as such. The time has come, perhaps, when each sizeable Local
Authority should have a Health Education section attached to the
Health Department with a qualified officer heading it.

SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE 1962

School population21,500 (approx.)
Primary Schools40
Secondary and Grammar Schools15
Special School for Handicapped Pupils1

Minor Ailment Clinics
Minor ailment clinic sessions are held regularly at 5 clinics in
the Borough and attendances have been well maintained during the
year.

New Cases Treated during the Year: —

Eye Diseases2
Ear, Nose and Throat defects12
Skin defects :—
Impetigo2
Other skin conditions194
Miscellaneous minor ailments56
266

Medical Consultations:—

Special Inspections738
Re-examinations369
Examination of Children for Employment: —
In entertainment3
Other employment129
Total Attendances at Minor Ailment Clinics2,794

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