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To recall past events and to analyse them In retrospect can
do little Justice to those who participate In particular programmes.
Examples of some specific projects was the Introduction
of: —
Cancer Education during the weekly cervical cytology clinics
held at the Health and Welfare Offices, a tape-recording was
produced within the department, explaining the need for women
to carry out self-examination of the breast, and together with
the use of film to demonstrate this technique. Many people
have real fear and anxieties which are allayed during the
•questions and answers" sessions. Leaflets were handed out
to reinforce the teaching. Attention of the public has been
drawn to the Smear Test Clinics by distribution of posters and
leaflets throughout the Thorough. It is hoped to extend this
service to I wo new clinics which are to be set up early In 1968.
Smoking and Health
Education has continued with a view to discouraging young
people taking up the cigarette smoking habit. Publicity material,
part of the Ministry of Health campaign, has been distributed
throughout the Borough.
Mental Health Week
In conjunction with the Youth Employment Officer, a School
Leaver'3 Conference was held on the theme "Careers and
Voluntary Service in Mental Health". Many boys and girls
attended, and It proved to be a useful starting point for those
who wished to make some sort of contribution to services for
the mentally handicapped, and for which visits to Claybury
and Goodmayes Hospitals were arranged.
Dental Health
Expansion of programmes In schools and at clinics has
been possible with the contribution made by Miss Evelyn E.
Burns, Dental Auxiliary. As well as class teaching, she has
established small informal group discussions at Infant welfare
clinics, and Is planning to start teaching sessions for staff,
parents and children at day nurseries. This emphasis on
establishing healthy routine with pre-school age children Is
particularly Important.
Toothbrushes have been distributed at several Infants and
junior schools; with the consent and co-operation of teaching
staffs toothbrushlng is carried out after school lunches. Toothbrushes
are also on sale at the dental clinics at a cost of 3d.
each. This Is an example of health education. Imparting