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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Merton 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]
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HANDICAPPED PUPILS
The following table shows the numbers of pupils on the Handicapped Pupils' Register as at 31st December, 1972, together with the special educational facilities which have been provided by the Authority:—
| Classification | Numbers of pupils ascertained during 1972 | Total number ascertained as at 31.12.72 | Attending Special schools as: | Awaiting placement at end of year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day pupils | Boarders | ||||
| Blind | - | 7 | 3 | 4 | |
| Partially-sighted | — | 5 | 5 | — | — |
| Deaf | — | 20 | 13 | 7 | — |
| Partially-hearing | 4 | 21 | 16 | 4 | 1 |
| Educationally sub-normal | 34 | 260 | 243 | 10 | 7 |
| Epileptic | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Maladjusted | 32 | 97 | 51 | 41 | 5 |
| Physically-handicapped | 2 | 44 | 31 | 13 | — |
| Delicate | 6 | 39 | 26 | 11 | 2 |
| Totals | 78 | 494 | 388 | 91 | 15 |
Two handicapped pupils, both classified as delicate, received
education at home under Section 56 of the Education Act, 1944,
during 1972.
Numbers of pupils with physical or mental handicaps who are being educated within the ordinary school system as at 31st December, 1972:—
| Handicap | No. of pupils |
|---|---|
| Partially sighted | 2 |
| Partially-hearing | 12 |
| Epileptic | 51 |
| Diabetic | 23 |
| Physically handicapped | 46 |
| Delicate | 46 |
THE SCHOOL DENTAL SERVICE
Mr. E. T. Thompson, the Chief Dental Officer, has contributed
the following report on the operation of the School Dental Service:—
' At 31st December, 1972, the dental staff consisted of the Chief
Dental Officer, four full-time Dental Officers, four part-time Dental
Officers and one part-time Orthodontist giving a full-time equivalent
of 7.1 Dental Officers compared with 5.5 in 1971. The Authority also
employs one part-time Dental Auxiliary for six sessions per week.
Four sessions per week were devoted to orthodontics by the Orthodontist
and two by one of the Dental Officers.
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