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Skin Diseases.
Obstinate cases of ring-worm of the scalp are sent to Hospital
for treatment by X-rays. Other cases of skin diseases are
treated at the Clinic and bathing is carried out when necessary
by a Special Attendant.
Eye Disease and Vision.
A few cases of simple external eye diseases were treated.
Two cases were admitted for treatment to the local hospitals
under special arrangement with the Education Authority.
New Cases, 1st Time 167
Old Cases, Re-tested 218
Re-attendances 390
Total 775
141 children obtained or received spectacles under the
Authority's scheme.
Ear Disease and Hearing.
The great majority of these conditions comprised cases
where simple treatment by syringing or ear drops was all that
was necessary.
Dental Defects. Table IV. Group IV. Appendix.
Crippling Defects and Orthopoedics.
Close co-operation with the local hospitals in the treatment
of these defects is maintained.
Co-operation with Parents, Teachers and Attendance Officers.
85% of the parents attended the "Routine" Inspections,
and most of the children receiving treatment were accompanied
by parents. Thanks are due to the different Voluntary Welfare
Associations for assistance given in special cases. The cooperation
with Teachers and Attendance Officers continues in
the most cordial manner.
Defective Children.
Queen's Road Special School.— The year's work has been
remarkably successful in every way. The general cleanliness
and behaviour of the children were very good. Practically all
the children remain to mid-day meal. No complaints were
received, and no outbreaks of infectious disease occurred.
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