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Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy sessions are held weekly at four clinics, and the
physiotherapist also attends St.Philip's Special School. The results
obtained are very beneficial and details of the actual work undertaken are
as follows:
Numbers
Sessions held 226
Children treated 183
Attendances 3343
New cases admitted 96
Cases discharged 97
The 77 children attending Bedelsford Special School were also
provided with physiotherapy by the physiotherapists attached to the school.
Epileptic Children
As a result of periodic medical inspections, 25 of the children
examined were referred for treatment and 18 others were noted for observation
at a later date. The 2 children examined as "specials" for this illness
were noted for further observation.
Enuresis
This is a distressing condition, often difficult to overcome, and
parents frequently seek advice from the school medical officers. 21 children
were found to require treatment for this condition and a further 27 were noted
for observation at a later date. Some children are referred to the child
guidance clinic and others are given the use of an electric alarm apparatus
for varying periods. 13 children were loaned this apparatus during 1967,
and of these. 2 were cured, 1 benefitted, 1 child left the district, 7 are
still using the alarm, and in two cases parents purchased private apparatus.
Cleanliness
The work of school nurses in connection with uncleanliness and
verminous conditions in schools is summarised below:
Numbers
Visits to schools by
school nurses 68
Examined 12908
Cases with nits 63
Cases with lice 3
Cases with verminous bodies nil