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Prevention of Blindness
No action has been taken during the year under Section 66
of the Public Health Act, 1925.
The Invalid Children's Aid Association.
The East Ham Branch of the I.C.A.A. has again rendered
invaluable service during the year. Under the auspices of the
Association a large number of children have been accommodated
at special hospitals, sanatoria and convalescent homes, with considerable
benefit to their health.
The close co-operation that exists affords a ready means of
overcoming difficulties for the immediate treatment of sick and
debilitated children, and those suffering from post-operative conditions.
The careful supervision of the various Homes is a factor of
which the I.C.A.A. is ever mindful, and expressions of gratitude
and thanks received from parents contained in the Annual Report
shew the extent to which the work of the Association is appreciated.
It is a fact worthy of note that during recent years there has
been a gradual decrease in the number of seriously crippled children.
This is excellent testimony to the effective value of the
Association's service.
Mrs. A. A. Woodman, S.R.N., Senior Health Visitor, was
Chairman of the Branch for the year 1936, an honour merited by
her great interest and work on behalf of the Association, extending
over many years.
I desire to express my thanks to the Committee and Officers
for their continued assistance.