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16.—CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER BODIES.
(1) N.S.P.C.C.: The Inspector of this Society continued
to give us much valued assistance in obtaining treatment for
children in certain urgent cases where parents refused to follow
our advice.
(2) Relieving Officers: As in previous years Mr. HedleyP.
Copp and Mr. H. S. Wright were always ready to help us in all
cases referred to them who might require extra nourishment or
some institutional treatment. The assistance of these officers
is very much appreciated by the School Medical Service.
(3) The Brentford and Chiswick Philanthropic Societies :
These Societies are always very willing to help children
recommended to them who are in need of extra nourishment
or clothing.
(4) The Chiswick Children's Seaside Holiday Fund: Mr.
F. A. Baynes, the Honorary Secretary, reports that the following
children have been sent by this body for a holiday :—
1924. 1925. 1926. 1927. 1928. 1929. 1930. 1931. 1932. 1933.
43 76 72 77 104 114 125 123 121 120
Total for 10 years—975.
During 1933 120 children, 65 boys and 55 girls, were sent
to Bexhill.
(5) The Brentford Philanthropic Society : This Society also
sent 50 boys and girls to Bexhill for a holiday in 1933. Since
1923 732 children have been given a holiday by them.
(6) Juvenile Employment and After-Care Committee: This
is a Joint Committee for Brentford and Chiswick and is doing
most valuable work in arranging for suitable employment for
children on leaving school. The medical records of the children
are always available if they are required.
The School Medical Officer examines when necessary any
applicants whose physical suitability for some particular
occupation is in question. Such necessity did not arise during
the year.
(7) There is a system of co-operation with the Welfare
Department of the Chiswick Products Works in respect to the
Dental Department, the School Dental Surgeon sending all
necessary dental records of employees to the factory when they
are applied for.