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I am indebted to Mr. J. Dennett, the Borough Safety Officer, for his Co-operation
during the three months in which safety themes were pursued. During the months of
May, June and September displays were mounted in the Red Cross window at Twickenham
and for this facility I wish to thank Mrs. Burrington, Divisional Director of the
British Red Cross Society.
Feet & Shoes
In March I was pleased to have the services of a speaker from one of the leading
shoe manufacturers who showed films and gave talks to children in six senior schools.
Rubella
In May a drive was made to encourage more parents to take advantage of the offer
of vaccination for their daughters. In addtition to a wide poster coverage, information
was supplied to the local press.
Well Woman Clinics
During the month of September, the caravan of the Womens National Cancer
Control Campaign was in operation on four sites in the Borough and this was given
extensive publicity. Further reference to this campaign may be found on page 21.
Mind Week
Mind Week took place from 17th to 24th October. The Health Department cooper'
ated by holding a co-ordinating meeting and by providing considerable publicity of the
week and of the events taking place in the Borough. A display was mounted in Teddington
Library with the helpful co-operation of the Borough Librarian and his staff.
Toys
In November a selection of suitable toys was kindly loaned to the department by a
toy manufacturer and a demonstration using these toys and other material was given to
mothers in ten child health clinics and to children in two schools.
Posters on Refuse Disposal Vehicles
I would like to thank the Borough Engineer and Surveyor for his help in facilitating
the display of waterproof posters on refuse disposal vehicles on various occasions during
the year.
Anti-Smoking Clinics
Unfortunately it was not possible to hold another Anti-Smoking Clinic during the
year although a re-union for those who attended the November 1970 clinic was held in
January, 1971.
Health Education in Schools
Two further meetings with teachers associated with health education instruction
were held. I am grateful to the Chief Education Officer and his Deputy for initiating
these meetings.
Five senior schools and one junior school received talks from members of this department
as a supplement to the work undertaken by the teachers. One of the schools was
given a course of twenty-six talks.
Short explanatory talks about the Mantoux test and B.C.G. vaccination were given
by Health Visitors who form part of the B.C.G. Team visiting the schools.
In-Service Training
Much help has been given to the Home Help Section — both before and after their
transference to the Social Services Department. Films have been shown to midwives on
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