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145
(Two cases were reported from the Public Health
Department 24 were reported from other sources for general
neglect).
134 children(78 boys and 56 girls)were involved, 82
being of school age. In addition to this work, 172 supervision
visits were paid to different cases, some of which were
made to those reported during the previous year.
The Invalid Children's Aid Association. - 4 children
were placed in convalescent homes and fees paid by voluntary
funds.
Others assisted were 1 loaned tricycle, 1 loanedT.V.
set, and 8 physically handicapped children sent toRed Cross
camp.
10 new cases were referred during the year for casework
and visiting and 11 old cases were given continued
casework and after-care visiting.
THE HEALTH VISITOR AND THE SCHOOL NURSE.
Miss J. Oliver, Superintendent Health Visitor, submits
the following report:-
"Work in the schools continues to take up a
considerable amount of our time. Co-operation on
behalf of the school child covers a wide range of other
workers all having the child's interest at heart. We
have attended in I960 many sessions at the Child
Guidance Clinic, where conferences have been held
with other social workers to decide on the best plan
to assist certain children with difficulties.
Time must also be made to find out why children
are failing to wear spectacles andhearing aids,
and are failing to keep hospital appointments. Sometimes
both parents are seen in the evening and a
tactful discussion will bring forth good results; unfortunately
all visits are not successful.
The opportunity to continue Mother craft Classes
at a Secondary School for girls has been carried on
all through the school year. Lectures are supported
by films and practical demonstrations and followed