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one of the earlier schemes in the field. It has proved very successful and has attracted
more than local interest. It is now possible to see much more clearly what are the medical
and educational needs of children with impaired hearing and how they can best be co-ordinated.
No doubt further progress will be made In the coming years.
Another "stocktaking" survey has also been Included on Pages 12-15, dealing with a
decade of progress in health education. The circumstances of West Ham do not readily lend
themselves to local attempts at mass-appeal, and we have been more successful with the small
scale individual approach as opportunities occur or can be made. Nevertheless, a great
deal has been accomplished in this way, and there is no doubt that still more could be done
if adequate technical assistance were available.
These are no more than examples of the kind of achievement which has been rendered possible
by the devoted teamwork of the Health Department staff. I would like them all to
know how greatly their endeavours have been appreciated. Finally, it is a pleasure to record
my thanks to the Chairmen and members of the Committees concerned for their constant
support on which everything has depended.
I am,
Madam Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
F, ROY DENNISON
Medical Officer of Health and
Principal School Medical Officer.
Health Department,
225, Romford Road,
FOREST GATE, E.7.
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