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Prevention of Blindness.
A full and complete report on the Prevention of Blindness
was submitted to the Council last year—no further action has
taken place.
The Invalid Children's Aid Association.
The Committee report another successful year's work in
their efforts on behalf of the children. Alderman Mrs. A. Taylor,
Chairman of the East Ham branch and her colleagues, have rendered
invaluable help in placing the large number of children in
suitable homes and hospitals. Close co-operation with appropriate
Institutions has ensured adequate treatment or convalescence
and the Council is appreciative of the great service
rendered. The Committee acknowledge the continued support
of the Council and Education Committee and the willing help of
the Borough Officials. An appeal is made for new workers to
fill vacancies that have recently occurred in order that the Association
may continue to function with its usual vigour and success.
The following is abstracted from the Annual Report for the
year 1938:—
Number of cases dealt with 310, of which 206 were New
Cases.
The 206 new cases were referred by:—
Hospitals and Medical Practitioners 91
Medical Officer of Health and Infant
Welfare Centre 31
School Medical Officer and Education
Department 39
Unemployment Assistance Board and
Public Assistance Committee 3
Tuberculosis and Chest Clinic 31
Parents, other Agencies, etc. 11
206