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Throughout the year periodic medical examinations
took place at this school with the usual referral
of suitable cases to the various specialist
clinics when necessary. The close association with
the C.P.U. has again proved most valuable and
two cases were transferred after preliminary trial
at the Unit. The work continues along the same lines
as previously and the association with the Youth
Employment Officer has been helpful in several cases.
I should like to thank all the staff concerned for
their continued help and co-operation. "
CEREBRAL PALSY UNIT.
(i) Dr. D. L. Woolf, Consultant in Physical Medicine
to the Cerebral Palsy Unit, reports as follows:-
"There have- been eight new admissions to the
Unit during 1959 and six discharges. Three new
admissions were not classified as Cerebral Palsy,
but the Unit was considered the best placing for
these children.
24 children are at present on roll. No waiting list
exists except for children under five years of age.
The Medical Auxiliaries and teaching staff continue
to work in close liaison. Unfortunately, the
Unit, during the latter part of 1959, experienced a
shortage of physiotherapists.
No improvement in the treatment rooms has
taken place this year, but we look forward to the day
when the Unit will be sited in a more accessible place
and decorated for staff and children consistent with
the requirements of modern rehabilitation.
I would like to express my thanks to the medical
auxiliaries and teaching staff for their co-operation
and contribution to a cheerful atmosphere. 11
(ii) Dr. D.M.B. Gross, Medical Officer in charge,
makes the following report: -
"The Unit has been open since May 1955 and
during the year 1959 the number of children on roll