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entirely to Safety in the Home and that a number of other programmes
included a short film on this subject. In all 4l visits dealt with
the subject in detail, and in 28 others the subject of Home Safety
was mentioned. Surprise was often expressed at the gravity of the
problem. It is believed that this is due to the fact that, in
general, home accidents are not "news" and do not attract the same
press coverage that the more spectacular road, rail and other
accidents receive. There is an urgent need for bringing home the
fact that "home is where the accident is" to the public in general.
(ii) Leaflets and Literature - The general distribution of
leaflets mentioned above received special emphasis in the matter of
Home Safety. Much material is distributed during the visits of the
Health Education Unit, and by post, to residents of Smoke Control
Areas, whilst the Council's Old People's Visitors and Public Health
Inspectors offer advice as necessary.
(iii) Display - Posters, topical for the time of the year, are
displayed on the Department's transport and in the Council offices.
In addition, a static display unit was sited where it would catch the
notice of members of the public visiting the Department. The display
was varied from time to time in order to sustain interest.
(iv) Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme - Further courses of
instruction on Home Safety were arranged for candidates for the above
scheme. Two courses were arranged, one for the first level and one
for the second level. Courses covered four 60-minute periods and
involved the use of posters, flannelgraph, filmstrips and films.
Five girls sat for the first level of the Award, and all
passed. Eight girls sat for the second level of the Award and of
these seven passed. One of the girls has since received the Gold
Award.
These courses, commenced in 1961, are a useful means of
training future parents and are particularly appropriate in Home
Safety Training Year. It is hoped that further youth groups will
take advantage of the facilities offered.
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