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Domiciliary Chiropody
Requests for domiciliary chiropody are referred to the Greenwich
Council of Social Service which makes all the necessary arrangements.
Most of these cases tend to be geriatric types and close
liaison is maintained by this organisation not only with the Senior
Public Health Officer but also with the Chief Chiropodist.
During 1970, some 3,138 domiciliary treatments were effected in
respect of 806 persons, an increase of 5% in treatments and 12.6%
in case load.
With such acute staffing difficulties, to ensure the greatest benefit
for the genuinely housebound aged, it is essential that all referrals
fall within this category—other facilities are available for those of
limited mobility.
DENTAL TREATMENT
(Maternity and Child Welfare)
F. ELSTON, L.D.S., R.C.S.Eng., the Chief Dental Officer,
reports:—
As frequently mentioned, this M. and C.W. service is clinically
part of the school dental service and it is for administrative purposes
only that the two are separated. It follows, therefore, that
reports submitted in respect of the school dental service apply
substantially to those provided for mothers and pre-school
children.
In the past, as well as emphasising the need for prevention,
observations have been made on the aims and policies of the M.