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BLINDNESS
I am indebted to the Chief Welfare Officer for access to his records
regarding blind persons registered during the year.
These show that of the 118 cases registered:—
18 were due to glaucoma and
54 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:—
8 patients had died.
3 patients had removed from the Borough.
EPILEPTICS
Reference is made in the School Health Section regarding the number
of cases known to the Department In addition the Chief Welfare Officer
informs me that 97 adult cases are registered with his Department, 13 of
whom are in special Homes.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948, SECTION 47
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1951
During 1966 no order for compulsory removal was required. 2 cases
(both men) were reported as possibly requiring this action, but on investigation
were dealt with by other means or died.
Admitted to Warlingham Hospital 1
Died 1
Total 2