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Particular attention is drawn for the need for suitable accommodation
to be provided for any future visits of the Unit, especially is this necessary for
dealing with members of the general public and schoolchildren. It will be
noted "the project was almost abandoned for lack of a suitable place to instal
the apparatus" —therefore every effort must be made to ensure such a situation
does not arise in the future.
COUNCIL'S EMPLOYEES.
During 1947 the Medical Officer of Health paid a total of 289 visits to
those employees who had been on the sick list for longer than a fortnight and,
when necessary, at fortnightly intervals. Of these 80 were " not at home "
and 4 had already resumed duty.
Also, during the year, 87 persons were examined prior to appointment to
permanent posts.
MUNICIPAL FOOT CLINIC
This Clinic was opened to the Public on 5th November, 1946, with two
sessions per week for men and two for women. The demand for treatment
was immediate, and the number of sessions was doubled in an endeavour to
cope with the waiting list ; despite this, there were more than 250 persons
awaiting treatment at the end of the year. It is hoped that the present clinic
will be extended or an additional clinic established in order to cope with the
demand for treatment.
A part-time temporary clerk was appointed to deal with the clerical side
of this service. The charges were increased during the year.
Charges
2/- per foot per visit for ordinary patients for ordinary treatment.
6d. „ „ old age pensioners „ ,,
2- „ „ ordinary patients for infra red treatment.
6d. „ „ old age pensioners „ „
Sessions:—
Men : Tuesdays and Fridays 2—5 p.m. and 7—9 p.m.
Women : Mondays and Thursdays 2—5 p.m. and 7—9 p.m.