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SCCHOOL INSPECTION.
Each of the Schools is visited by me at least once a
term. Every child is examined at three different periods
during its school life. Any defect found is reported to the
parents, who are urged by the school nurse to have such
defect remedied. Treatment is provided by the local medical
practitioners, by the Victoria Cottage Hospital, Barnet Union
Infirmary, and, in a few cases, by London Hospitals.
Dental treatment (extractions only) is available at the
Cottage Hospital for children whose parents are unable to
afford other relief. I am in constant touch with the school
teachers on matters of school hygiene, and am frequently
consulted by them about suspicious cases of infectious disease.
It has not been necessary to close any of the schools for illness
during the year.
Cases of Tuberculous disease discovered or suspected are
immediately referred to the Tuberculosis Officer by the child's
family doctor.
BELGIAN REFUGEES.
There are at present 90 Belgian Refugees living in the
district. The organisation is in the hands of the Belgian
Refugees' Committee, which is a Sub-committee of the
District Council. For the most part, the Refugees are living
in houses lent by the owners, and equipped with furniture given
or lent by local residents. Each house is under the control
of a small committee of ladies and gentlemen, who are
responsible for its support and exercise supervision. Free
medical attendance is provided by the medical practitioners.
No cases of infectious disease have been notified, there is no
overcrowding, and the guests are very well housed and fed.
Each house has water supply laid on, and is fitted with
modern sanitary accommodation.
V.A.D. HOSPITALS.
Three V.A.D. temporary Hospitals have been mobilized
in the district. They are:—
1. Part of a Nursing Home, No. 1, Blenheim Road,
which is fully equipped to deal with every variety of
surgical case.