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tion is afforded to this Authority for the benefit of children residing
in the East Ham (North Woolwich) area, provide the utmost
satisfaction. The use of the modern clinic, electrically heated and
lighted, with facilities for medical and dental treatment, is an asset
to this Council's services.
The accommodation afforded at the Central Clinic, however,
on the second floor of the Town Hall building, continues to call
for serious consideration. The congestion, overcrowding and poor
ventilation of the waiting room, the necessity at times of permitting
a number of mothers and children to be present in the
clinic whilst treatment is being given to others, are matters the
significance of which must be fully realised. The Clinic is in use
during every available session throughout the week, and even
under these circumstances does not meet the full demands of the
service. In addition, administration is considerably handicapped
by inadequate office accommodation. It must be acknowledged
that progress and efficiency in the School Medical Service are
dependent upon good working conditions, both in example and
precept.
I wish to express my appreciation of the keen interest and
loyal co-operation of all the members of my staff.
My sincere thanks are extended to the Teachers for their great
help and courtesy, and to Mr. Thompson, the Secretary to the
Education Committee, 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 that they
have given to the work of the School Medical Service.
I have the honour to be,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
MALCOLM BARKER,
School Medical Officer.