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(b) Uncleanliness.—Treatment is given at the School Clinic in
cases of chronic uncleanliness. A school bath is provided at the
Low Hall Lane Clinic.
(c) Minor Ailments and Diseases of the Skin.—The treatment of
minor ailments is carried out at the seven sessions of the School
Clinics, which are detailed earlier in the report, all of which are
in charge of a Medical Officer. The number of cases of skin disease
treated is shown in the table detailing the work done at the School
Clinics. In addition, 11 cases of ringworm of the scalp were
referred to the London Hospital for X-ray treatment at a cost of
£2 12s. 6d. per case.
Cases of scabies not responding to treatment are referred to the
Public Assistance Service for In-patient treatment.
Table IV, Group 1 (Board of Education) at the end of the
Report shows the number of defects treated during the year.

First attendances numbered 4,419 against 4,126 in 1933, and
re-attendances 13,612 against 12,939, the total attendances being
18,031 against 17,065.
The attendances at Lloyd Park and Markhouse Road Clinics are
summarised below:—