[Report 1937] / School Medical Officer of Health, Cambridge.

  • Cambridge (England). Council.
Date:
1937
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Credit: [Report 1937] / School Medical Officer of Health, Cambridge. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    These lessons are practised daily in connection with the preparation for the forenoon lunch or milk, the periods allotted to play and rest, while at the same time close touch is kept with parents by means of simple talks given by the teachers and others on such subjects as diet, sleep, clothing, etc. Among the older children physical education is carried on by means of suitable exercises. These are regarded as an important part of the school curriculum, and abundant facilities exist in Cambridge for all forms of out-door exercises and games. Child Guidance Clinic, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge. In 1936,60 children were referred as new cases, an increase of 20 over the previous year. These children came from the following sources :— Borough School Medical Officer ... ... 25 County School Medical Officer ... ... 8 Family Doctors ... ... ... 8 Juvenile Court ... ... ... 3 Social Agencies ... ... ... 9 Other departments of the Hospital... ... 7 60 Also 25 patients referred in 1935 were still under treatment in 1936. A session for children suffering from disorders of speech was com- menced in 1936. The cause of the speech defect has first been investigated and when the children have proved suitable for re-education in speech they have been given treatment at weekly intervals with e.xercises to be carried out at home. This session of the Clinic’s work is able to handle 15 children for regular treatment. Most of the children have been attending from schools in the Borough. An average of 50 children from Borough schools have been under regular treatment. The majority of children have had psychological tests carried out upon them, a school report obtained, and home visits made by the Social Worker before regular treatment has been given to those suitable for the same. Employment of School Children. The number of children examined and found fit under the Bye-Laws regulating the employment of school children was 76. The number examined last year was 67. There were 14 applications for a medical certificate for public enter- tainments.