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COUNCIL'S EMPLOYEES.
During 1946 the Medical Officer of Health paid a total of 260 visits to
those employees who had been on the sick list for longer than a fortnight and,
when necessary, at fortnightly intervals. Of these 62 were " not at home "
and 3 had already resumed duty.
Also, during the year, 181 persons were examined prior to appointment to
permanent posts.
MUNICIPAL FOOT CLINIC
The establishment of this Clinic, which was postponed owing to the outbreak
of War in 1939, was opened to the Public on 5th November, 1946.
The Clinic is situated in the basement of the Weir Hall Infant Welfare
Centre, and comprises a waiting room and treatment room.
Charges:—
1/- per foot per visit for ordinary patients.
3d. , ,, Old Age Pensioners.
Sessions:—
Men : Tuesdays 2—5 p.m. and 7—9 p.m.
Women : Wednesdays 2—5 p.m. and 7—9 p.m.
Two qualified chiropodists (one male and one female) were appointed on
a sessional basis.
It was decided to commence with 2 sessions per week for men and 2 for
women, but in the event of this proving insufficient, the number of sessions
be revised.
In the short time the Clinic was in operation during 1946, it soon became
apparent that the number of sessions would have to be increased, owing to
the waiting list which had begun to form, also that there was need for the
appointment of a clerk to carry out the clerical duties associated with the
Clinic.