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The goal seems as far off as in previous years, yet the limited
number of appliances made under far from ideal conditions has
given a pointer to the savings that could be effected in the long
term, making the greatest use of a depleted staff, and giving maximum
benefit to patients, especially those whose deformities predispose
to painful conditions which curtail their mobility, thus
creating further physical and social problems."
Bathing Centre—Tunnel A venue
A chiropody clinic established at Tunnel Avenue Bathing Centre
in September, 1963, for the treatment of cases (mainly geriatric)
brought to the Centre for bathing services, was continued during
the current year.
Chiropody Treatment during 1968
No. of Chiropodist Sessions 5,463
Attendances:
Children 0- 4 years 13
5-14 years 213
226
Males 15-64 years 2,951
65 years and over 5,382
8,333
Females 15-59 years 11,352
60 years and over 21,808
33,160
Total Attendances 41,719
No. of New Patients 1,546
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 1968, some 2,668 domiciliary treatments were effected in
respect of 631 persons.