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(i). Crippling Defects and Orthopaedics.
At the time of writing this report the Authority has no definite
scheme for the provision of orthopaedic treatment. We have, however,
referred 36 cases of deformity of varying degree to the
Royal National Orthopædic Hospital during the year under a
purely unofficial arrangement.
9. OPEN AIR EDUCATION
There is no open air school in the district; the only open air
education being comparatively few classes held in the playgrounds
during the summer.
10. PHYSICAL TRAININC.
There is no Area Organiser of Physical Training for the
elementary schools in the district, and whatever is done is by the
initiative of the teachers. The School Medical Officers however
are frequently able to give advice as to the ability of certain children
to engage in drill and strenuous games.
1 1 PROVISION OF MEALS.
The systematic provision of meals for school children is not
undertaken in this area. Since 1928, however, the Committee has
allowed Cod Liver Oil and Malt to be sold at cost price at the
School Clinics for children recommended by the School Medical
Officers, and at the time of writing consideration is being given
to the question of an arrangement whereby children may obtain
milk regularly at school for a minimum payment.
12.- SCHOOL BATHS.
No school in this district is provided with baths.
13 CO-OPERATION OF PARENTS.
Every effort is made to secure the co-operation of parents in
the work of the doctors, dentist and nurses. Parents are invited
to attend all routine medical inspections, and during 1930 a parent
or other relative attended in 2328 instances, representing 77.1%
This compares with 75.1% in 1929 and 70% in 1928.
Parents are urged also to attend the Treatment Clinics and it
is gratifying to find that an increasing number of parents do
attend and show their desire to obtain, and assist in the treatment
of their children.