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to be at risk. This has in fact proved to be the case during
the three months 1st December 1965—28th February 1966.
Detailed statistics of these figures were published in the
March 1966 issue of the Redbridge Medical Journal, and are
available on request.
It was interesting to note the relatively high incidence of
cases being observed for prolonged or assisted delivery, toxaemia
and birth anoxia.
The co-operation of hospital consultants, general practitioners,
medical officers, health visitors and midwives is being
greatly appreciated and has largely contributed to the accuracy
and practical application of the Register to date."
Toddlers
Clinlcs
In addition to the Observation Register clinics, the Toddlers
Clinics continued to play a useful part in the maintenance of
normal physical and emotional health in pre-school children as
the following reports show.
Dr. E. Kilsby reports on the work of the Toddlers Clinics
at Kenwood Gardens, Heathcote and Manford Way:-
"These clinics have been well attended during the past
year and appear to be gaining in popularity. Basically each
child is examined once yearly, or more frequently at the request
of parent or health visitor. The number of previously undetected
defects is not large, but where necessary children can be
supervised through the Toddler Clinic or referred to Specialist
Clinics. Untreated dental caries is sometimes seen, in spite
of the ready availability of treatment in our dental clinics, and
obesity occasionally presents in this age group.
At Manford Way Infant Welfare Centre a film strip on the
care of children's feet has been shown to groups of mothers
during the Toddler Clinic sessions and where this is possible
it provides a good opportunity for health education.
Discussion with the mother, particularly with regard to
behaviour problems and, for example, the pros and cons of
nursery schools and play groups, is as important as physical
examination of the child, and for this the relatively unhurried
atmosphere of the toddler clinic is ideal."
Dr. W. H. Toms reports:-
"A new Toddlers Clinic was started at Mayesbrook this
year in answer to a need that was felt to exist.