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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Lambeth 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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| Children 0-4 (incl) | Expectant and Nursing Mothers | |
|---|---|---|
| D. Inspections during year - First inspections | 252 | 7 |
| Patients in above who required treatment | 158 | 7 |
| Patients in above who were offered treatment | 158 | 7 |
| Number of dental officer sessions (i.e. equivalent half days) devoted to maternity and child welfare patients during the period | 78.7 | |
Chiropody
During the year the Council decided that the chiropody service administered
by Lambeth Old People's Welfare Association, to which the Council made a
grant for the purpose, should be transferred to the Health Department. This
includes the work in seven foot clinics, two private surgeries, four private old
people's homes and a domiciliary service. It is hoped that full integration will
be achieved by 1st April, 1970. In addition, treatment is provided by the
Council at six centres for certain priority classes, including the aged, expectant
and nursing mothers, school children, and the handicapped.
Under the Council scheme 12,100 treatments were given to 2,166 patients
whilst under that provided by the Lambeth Old People's Welfare Association,
3,596 patients received 24,309 treatments.
In addition, the department provides chiropody service in Welfare homes
for which the Welfare Department pays. Service was provided for 625 people
and 2,562 treatments were given.