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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.
SYNOPSIS OF CASES REFERRED TO EAST HAM I.C.A.A.
BY SCHOOL MEDICAL SERVICE DURING 1936.
Diseases from which children were suffering.
Debility following illnesses, accidents and operations 20
Anaemia and debility 12
Diseases of the bones 5
Bronchitis and pneumonia 2
Chorea and nervous debility 2
Glands 1
Sub-normal nutrition 1
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Action taken.
Convalescence 34
Surgical instruments provided 5
Fares to and from Hospital for treatment granted 1
Parents refused treatment offered 3
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(f) Day Special Schools for Physically Defective
Children
Arising out of the consideration of Circular 1444, the Education
Committee were furnished with particulars of the position
in regard to physically defective children who would derive benefit
from education in a Day Special School:—
No definite policy has been adopted in regard to the provision
for the education of physically defective children in East Ham,
and the methods of dealing with these children hitherto has left
much to be desired.