London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Ealing 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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Chiropody only 13
Chiropody and special treatment 12
Massage only 1
Massage and special treatment 2
Physiotherapy only 2
Osteopathy 1
Boards were set up under the Professions Supplementary to Medicine Act, 1960,
and registers were complied of those medical auxiliaries considered to be suitably
qualified. People registered are entitled to use the designation 'state registered'.
Inspection of Old People's Homes
All old people's homes in the Borough must be registered with the Council. On
behalf of the Chief Welfare Officer, these homes are now regularly inspected by a
medical officer and a public health inspector. Their reports and recommendations are
passed to the Chief Welfare Officer.
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