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The Medical Officer of Health is also School Medical Officer,
and the other members of the medical staff of the Public Health
Department are all actively engaged in school medical work.
All medical and specialist services available for the school
child are available for the pre-school child.
Close co-operation exists between the school medical service
and the County Council's Tuberculosis Scheme. Children suspected
to be suffering from tuberculosis are referred by the school medical
officers to the Tuberculosis Officer (Dr. Ormerod), who is always
pleased to put his expert knowledge and facilities for diagnosis at
the disposal of the school medical service. During the past year
57 school children referred to the Tuberculosis Officer in this area
have been sent away to Convalescent Homes on the recommendation
of Dr. Ormerod; and in this connection I have pleasure in acknowledging
the kindly assistance and consideration shown by the
Leyton Tuberculosis Care Association in making the necessary
arrangements for such convalescent home treatment. Judging by
the results, this is one of the activities in connection with the
County Council's Tuberculosis Scheme which has a most salutary
and beneficent influence.
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
—through the medium of Inspector G. Luff—has continued to
render most valuable assistance in dealing with parents who either
neglect their children or fail to provide such treatment as is considered
necessary for their children's welfare. Inspector Luff
handles these cases with praiseworthy firmness and tact, and his
valuable assistance is greatly appreciated by the staff of the school
medical service.
Alterations and Additions to School Premises, JanuaryDecember,
1937.
During the year the following schools were redecorated
internally:—
Davies Lane.
Sybourn Street.
Knotts Green Special School.