British Paediatric Association: Report of Child Psychology Sub-Committee

Abstract

Terms of lReference. ''That the SubCommittee should examine and inquire into the existing facilities for the diagnosis and treatment of Psychological problems in childhood, and the character of the work undertaken in such places as are provided.' In this country psychological problems in childhood are dealt with by various organizations, the majority of which are recognized by the Child Guidance Council. In a pamphlet published by this Council in July, 1944, a list of 106 clinics is given for England and Wales and 21 for Scotland. There are in addition a few other clinics run by pnrvate organizations. These figures refer to 'clinics' and not to 'clinic teams', who may hold clinics in several different places. There are approximately 70 such ' teams ' in England and Wales. Group: At hos-Under auspices of or II Un-Closed pital but attached to: No. I and classi-for under III fied war Local Authority Public Health Authority 53 26 2 23 2 Education Authority ..