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The difficulty of providing satisfactory treatment for delicate,
malnourished, debilitated and physically defective children, who,
in many cases, require a change of air and the regulation and
routine of a healthy life, has been overcome largely as the result
of the keen activity of the local branch of the Invalid Children's
Aid Association. Eighteen children have been sent to Schools of
Recovery, through this Association, by arrangement with the Local
Authority. In addition, the very courteous co-operation of the
Association with the Authority's Medical Officers has secured
open-air and convalescent treatment for 90 children of school age,
for whom the Association has undertaken full financial responsibility.
I wish to express my appreciation of the keen interest and
loyal co-operation of the staff.
My sincere thanks are extended to the teachers for their great
help and courtesy, and to Mr. Thompson and his staff for their
invaluable assistance.
In conclusion, I respectfully beg to express my indebtedness
to the Chairman and Members of the Local Education Authority
for the interest, assistance, and earnest consideration they have
given to the work of the School Medical Service, and to the many
suggestions and recommendations which I have placed before
them from time to time.
I have the honour to be,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
W. BENTON,
School Medical Officer.