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POLIOMYELITIS
Of the five diagnosed cases of poliomyelitis, one only developed
paralytic symptoms and was still under treatment at the end of the
year.
CARE OF THE AGED
Throughout the year Health Visitors continued to visit the aged
in their homes, and resulting therefrom action was taken in many
instances to procure necessary treatment and help where needed.
One of the most appreciated services which is given on the recommendation
of the health visitor's visit is domiciliary chiropody. This
is provided by he Barking Old People's Welfare Committee and at
the end of the year 134 old people were receiving this service, an
increase of nearly 50 over the previous year.
It is interesting to note that the average age of the people receiving
this service was 79 years.
During the year there has been constant and cordial contact with
hospitals receiving the chronic sick and with the County Welfare
Department.
ESTABLISHMENTS FOR MASSAGE AND
SPECIAL TREATMENT
Licences we renewed during the year in respect of three establishments
which are governed by the Borough's bye-laws.
LAUNDRY SERVICE
Once again the Borough Council's laundry service proved an
invaluable adjun to the services provided in the home to care for
the chronic sick During the year 32 cases were assisted.
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