[Report 1938] / School Medical Officer of Health, West Bromwich.

  • West Bromwich (England). Council.
Date:
1938
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Credit: [Report 1938] / School Medical Officer of Health, West Bromwich. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    (b) The Kenrick Technical College. This is a boys’ school and the ages range from 13 to 15 years. The number on the roll at the end of the year was 38. (c) The Ryland Memorial School of Arts and Crafts. There is a Junior Art Department for full-time day pupils at this school. It is a mixed school and the ages of the pupils in this department range from 12 to 15 years. The number on the roll at the end of the year was 42; 23 boys and 19 girls. I. —Medical Inspection. The arrangements were similar to the previous year. Details of the number of pupils examined and the defects found are shown in Table II., pages 42-43. II. —Medical Treatment. The Authority does not generally provide any form of treatment for children attending these schools. Necessitous cases are, however, occasionally treated at the Ophthalmic Clinic, and glasses provided, at contract prices. The cost of glasses is recovered from the parents. Two such cases were dealt with during the year. In addition, 12 pupils received Dental Treatment. The attention of the Supervisors of Physical Education is drawn to defects, such as flat feet and postural defects, which are amenable to treatment by special exercises. XVII.—PARENTS’ PAYMENTS. (a) 1. Orthopaedic Treatment, Out-patient and In-patient. 2. Operative treatment for Tonsils and Adenoids. Charges are made for treatment in accordance with family income and collection is in the hands of the Borough Treasurer. (b) Spectacles and Dental Fees. The actual cost of spectacles is charged to parents, but financial assistance is given in necessitous cases. Payments are made at the Central School Clinic; arrears are referred to the Borough Treasurer for collection. Dental fees are charged, except in necessitous cases, at the rate of 3d. per visit, payment being made at the time of treatment.