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During the year an additional audiometry test was introduced for
children in their first year in secondary school. Towards the end
of the year a new Keystone Vision Screener came into operation;
this will be of particular value in schools where inspection
facilities are poor.
Selective medical examinations were carried out fully in
the 8 year-old group in the three schools in which it was tried
out last year, and were extended to the remaining schools with
8 year-old pupils on a trial basis. The selective examination
will be applied in 1969 to all 8 year-olds. This method of
examination is designed to give more time to children most likely
to be in need. Measles vaccination was introduced in May and
1,259 children of school age were vaccinated.
It will be seen from the report on the audiology service
that it is hoped to start a partially hearing nursery unit in the
coming year in conjunction with the London Borough of Merton.
The unit will be attached to a normal primary school in Merton.
This should prove to be a valuable step forward in the provision
of help for these children.
Grateful thanks are tendered to the following for their
co-operation and assistance in what must always be a combined
effort to give the residents of the Borough the best possible
services:
Family doctors and hospital staff.
The staff of the Executive Council.
Members of voluntary organisations and
other volunteers.
Chief Officers, Heads of Departments and
their staffs.
Head Teachers and their staffs.
I should also like to thank the members of my own staff
for their efforts during the year, particularly those in sections
handicapped by staff shortages.