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In conclusion I should like to express my thanks to the staff
of both schools for their loyal help and support during a difficult
period."
BENTON SCHOOL.
During 1963 the number of children on roll varied, being 63 on 31st
December 1962 and 64 on 31st December 1963.
There were 12 admissions and 11 discharges. Recommendations for
admission were received from the following sources:—
School Medical Officers 5
Hospitals 3
Borough Education Officer 3
Transfer 1
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The diagnoses were as follows:—
Congenital Heart Disease 1
Old Meningocele 1
Poliomyelitis 2
Talipes 1
Arthrogryphosis 1
Acute Bronchitis 1
Achondroplasia 1
Migraine and Cyclical Vomiting 1
Asthma 1
Hydrocephalus and Paraplegia 1
Ataxical Gait 1
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CEREBRAL PALSY UNIT.
Dr. D. M. B. Gross, Medical Officer in Charge, reports as follows:—
"During the year in question the number of children on roll
varied between 20 on 31st December, 1962 and 24 on 31st December,
1963.
In reviewing the work undertaken throughout this period 5
children were examined in connection with suitability for admission.
Of these, 4 were acceptable and came from the following areas:—