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25 REGISTRATION OF PREMISES USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES
NURSING HOMES
Section 190 of the Public Health Act, 1936, requires
nursing homes to be registered with the local authority.
At the beginning of 1971 ten nursing homes were in
operation and they had a combined total of 355 beds.
Both medical and surgical facilities are available.
Three nursing homes were licensed to carry out abortions
under the Abortion Act 1967 and the maximum number of
beds available was75.
Inspections are made every six months by officers of the
Health Division to ensure that as high a standard as
possible is maintained.
Further information about local nursing homes and their
residential charges may be obtained from the Health
Division, on request.
ESTABLISHMENTS FOR MASSAGE AND SPECIAL
TREATMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Part XII of the
Middlesex County Council Act 1944, the Council requires
the registration of all persons and premises where there
is an establishment for massage and special treatment.
The establishments are inspected annually to ensure that
they are satisfactory and comply with the requirements of
the Council's byelaws which state that a complete scale
of all fees and charges must be exhibited, records kept of
persons employed and particulars of cases treated.
A total of 30 establishments are used by licensed persons
in the Borough as follows:-
Chiropody only 10
Chiropody and special treatment 7
Massage only 2
Massage and special treatment 3
Physiotherapy and special treatment 1
Osteopathy 2
Beauty treatment 3
Sauna baths 2