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l1b. Supply of Free Cod-liver Oil Emulsion, Cod-liver
Oil and Malt, Etc.—In November, 1924, I reported to the
School Management Sub-Committee that there were from time
to time a number of necessitous children in the schools requiring
such remedies for debility and bronchial conditions, the parents
being unable to afford payment for the treatment.
The matter was referred to the Board of Education, and the
Sub-Committee subsequently decided that the School Medical
Officer be empowered to supply these remedies free of charge to
necessitous school children requiring such treatment.
During 1925, 21 necessitous cases were dealt with.
12. School Baths.—Vide Annual Report, 1920.
13. Co-operation of Parents.—Vide Annual Report, 1920.
During 1925, 3,567 parents, or 78 per cent., attended the medical
inspections.
14 and 15. Co-operation of Teachers and Attendance
Officers.—Vide Annual Report, 1920.
16. Co-operation of Voluntary Bodies.—Since January,
1920, I have acted as Hon. District Correspondent for the National
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Inspector
Martin has again rendered very valuable services in this district
with excellent results.
The following is a brief resume of the work done by the
Society in Ilford during the past year:—
The total number of cases investigated, 67, made up as follows:—
(1) Of neglect 60
(41 reported from the Public Health Department,
for neglecting medical advice, and 19 reported
from other sources for general neglect.)
(2) Ill-treatment cases 4
(3) Other causes 3
There was a marked improvement in the cases visited. Those
that had neglected medical advice either attended the Public
Health Offices for treatment or for hospital letters, or received
private medical advice.