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During the year 2,250 attendances were recorded, representing
an income of £112 10s. Od.
The Chiropodist, Mr. H. E. Taylor, M.C.Ch.A., receives £5
for a week of 10 sessions and the appointment is a part-time one,
and not subject to superannuation. The clerical work is carried
out by a clerk appointed for that purpose. There is ample evidence
that this service will have to be extended in the near future.
ARTIFICIAL SUNLIGHT TREATMENT.
Two new Centres were opened during the year, one at Charlton
Lane (January, 1935) and the other at Creek Road (June, 1935),
in conjunction with the Welfare Centres. The equipment is similar
to the existing ones, viz.: Carbon Arc and Quartz Mercury Vapour
Lamps.
Following the opening of these Centres, another whole-time
nurse with experience of this treatment was appointed and an
additional part-time nurse employed when necessary. There are
now 5 Centres with a staff of 2 whole-time nurses and 2 part-time
nurses.
The work at the 5 Centres is conducted on the same lines which
have been described in previous Reports. The cases are referred
by the Medical Officers of the Welfare Centres and supervised by
them all through treatment, and a statement as to conditions
treated during the year is submitted as follows:—
Rickets 177
Underweight and Debility 234
Bronchitis 150
Anaemia 133
Malnutrition and Marasmus 22
Insomnia 9
Rheumatism 14
Enlarged Cervical Glands 50
Nervous Debility 8
Skin Conditions 31
Overweight 4
Diphtheria Carriers 10
Other Conditions 10
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