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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
Dagenham 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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CHIROPODY SERVICE
Two full-time chiropodists and one part-time chiropodist were employed at the end
of the year.
Clinics are held at Ford Road, and Ashton Gardens, Chadwell Heath, as follows:—
Ashton Gardens,
Ford Road Chadwell Heath
Monday 2.00 p.m. — 5.00 p.m.
5.30 p.m. — 8.30 p.m.
Tuesday 9.00 a.m. — 1.00 p.m. 9.00 a.m. — 1.00 p.m.
2.00 p.m. — 5.00 p.m. 2.00 p.m. — 5.00 p.m.
Wednesday 10.00 a.m. — 1.00 p.m.
2.00 p.m. — 5.00 p.m.
5.30 p.m. — 8.30 p.m.
Thursday 9.00 a.m. — 1.00 p.m.
2.00 p.m. — 5.00 p.m.
Friday 9.00 a.m. — 1.00 p.m.
2.00 p.m. — 5.00 p.m.
5.30 p.m. — 7.30 p.m.
A nominal charge of 2/6d. is made for each attendance. Necessitous cases and
school children are treated free.
The following table indicates the work done during the year:—
| Children under 15 yrs. of age | Expectant mothers | Physically handicapped | Aged | Others | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New cases treated during the year | 198 | 4 | 48 | 197 | 381 |
| Total attendances | 1,019 | 5 | 683 | 2,888 | 2,834 |
| Cases still being treated at the end of the year | 20 | 0 | 84 | 308 | 359 |