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BLINDNESS
1 am indebted to the Chief Welfare Officer for access to his
records regarding blind persons registered during the year.
These show that of the 126 cases registered:-
23 were due to glaucoma and
50 to cataract.
Of the cases where surgical treatment had been recommended,
subsequent follow-up showed it had either been performed or
would be carried out except:-
6 patients had died.
2 patients had removed from the Borough.
1 patient had refused treatment.
EPILEPTICS
Reference is made in the School Health Section regarding
number of cases known to the Department. In addition the Chief
Welfare Officer informs me that 74 adult cases are registered
with his Department, 11 of whom are in special Homes.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948, SECTION 47
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1951
During 1965 no order for compulsory removal was required. 2
cases (both women) were reported as possibly requiring this
action, but on investigation were dealt with by other means.
Admitted to private Nursing Home 1
Statutory action not appropriate - no further
action necessary 1
Total 2