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have achieved a most useful working partnership, collaborating in the
preparation and execution of programmes of teaching in order to make
health education a more attractive presentation to young people. There
are difficulties; no one would pretend that it is an easy task, but perhaps
we are beginning to set the foundations for future development.
Staffing:
At the beginning of the year we were pleased to welcome to the
Health Education Section, Mrs. Jean Bailey who took up her appointment
as Technician/Projectionist and whose expert knowledge of Art has been
of immense value not only in the setting up of numerous health displays
but also in the production of teaching charts which have been used extensively
by staff engaged in teaching.
At the end of the summer, Mrs. C. M. Cannon took up her appointment
as Assistant Health Education Officer and her wide nursing, health
visiting and teaching background will be a most valuable asset in advice
and carrying out the many lecturing duties which will be required.
A brief resume of some of the projects undertaken during 1968 is
outlined below.
Mass Media:
A useful liaison with the local press was established to give prominence
to subjects of topical interest - e.g. Home Safety, Cancer
Education and campaigns such as Influenza and Measles Vaccination.
Journalism, in the form of monthly contributions to the magazine
"Better Health" has continued.
Poster Publicity on all topics was a regular service provided by
the Health Education Section. Printed material has been supplied
routinely and on demand for the Clinics and establishments throughout
the Borough.
At the Annual Borough Citizenship Meeting held in June, the work
of the Health and Welfare Department was portrayed at the Exhibition
which aroused a considerable amount of interest amongst young people.
Details of teaching duties undertaken by professional staff is shown
in Tables I — IV at the end of this report.