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The demand for domiciliary treatment was so heavy that it was decided that departmental medical
officers should visit and assess all new applicants. Investigation revealed that in some cases
patients would be able to attend private surgeries or clinics in the summer and only required
domiciliary treatment in the winter months. In other instances patients were sufficiently mobile
to attend clinics. A number of cases did not warrant the specialised services of a chiropodist,
and toenail cutting by home nurses was organised. During the year it was found necessary to
reassess some of the cases because of deterioration of physical condition or changing circumstances.
While assessing the need for domiciliary chiropody, departmental medical officers also reported
other social factors and made recommendations. As a result of these other Health and Welfare
Services were provided.

1713 clinic sessions were held during the year, including sessions for school children. 22
Chiropodists were employed on a part time basis on 31st December 1969.
13 at clinic sessions 3 of whom also treat patients at their private surgeries
9 private surgeries 3 of whom attend clinic sessions
8 domiciliary 5 of whom attend clinic sessions
One domiciliary chiropodist commenced working for the borough in November 1969.

*This number is high because one of the part-time chiropodists
has not been working owing to illness.
XWaiting for assessments.