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surveys. The more severe cases are dealt with by reference to the
open air school or to a convalescent home. Various tonics are
supplied on medical grounds for children attending the school
clinics. The cost is wholly or partially remitted if the family
income is below the scale laid down.

(b) Uncleanliness.—Treatment is given at the school clinic in
cases of chronic uncleanliness. Cleansing facilities are 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, 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.
Children suffering from ringworm of the scalp which does not
readily respond to local treatment are referred for X-ray treatment
to the Queen's Hospital for Children.
During 1938, three patients were referred. The numbers referred
during the previous 5 years were: 1937, 1; 1936, 6; 1935, 6;
1934, 11; 1933, 4.
The patient is seen at the first visit by the physician in charge
of the skin department. After confirmation of the diagnosis. X-ray
treatment is given. Subsequent visits. are paid as and when
necessary.
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), is given at the end
of the report, and shows the number of defects treated during the
year.
The work done at the school clinics is shown in the table given
below:—