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Chiropody: The County Council's extension of the chiropody service offers
treatment in the first instance to the elderly, the physically handicapped,
expectant mothers and nursing mothers with a child under 12 months, but
does not preclude recommendations being made in respect of other persons
needing chiropody treatment, including school children provided with free
treatment under the Education Act, 1944.
The Service provides treatment at the Torrington and Oak Lane Clinics
for persons of pensionable age, i.e., men aged 65 and over and women aged
60 and over. Transport for attendance, where required on medical grounds,
is provided and in certain circumstances arrangements can be made for
chiropodists to visit old people's homes. In exceptional cases home visits
can be made.
Clinic for the Elderly: An advisory clinic for the elderly is held on Monday
afternoons at the Torrington Park Qinic, 16, Torrington Park, Finchley,
N.12. The purpose of the clinic is to provide general advice on healthy
living, including personal health problems, diet, accident prevention and
social welfare and cultivation of interests essential to mental health in old age.
In certain instances a medical examination will be carried out at the discretion
of the medical officer in charge. In cases where it is considered that
medical attention and treatment is indicated, information will be given to the
patient's private medical practitioner so that he may consider making any
necessary arrangements.
Health Visiting: There are a number of health visitors in Finchley who are
available to give advice on health matters.
Domestic Help: Assistance can be provided in maternity cases, sickness in the
home and in respect of aged people. Medical certificates are necessary in
each case. It is the County Council's rule that home help provision may not
be continued for more than six months in any case without the approval of
the Area Health Committee, and it is its policy that, in cases of acute
emergency, immediate assistance be given for a short period without detailed
investigation; however, for longer periods, the approval of the Area Health
Committee is required.
Vaccination and Immunisation: Vaccination and immunisation against smallpox,
diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus and poliomyelitis can either be undertaken
by appointment at local clinics or may be arranged through the private
medical practitioners.
Prevention of Illness, care and after-care: Arrangements can be made whereby
persons can be sent away for a recuperative holiday following an acute illness.
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