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of whom 30 were new cases.
CHIROPODY SERVICE
The Chief Chiropodist, Mr. L.A. Bolland reports as follows:—
One part-time member of the staff resigned during March and
it was some months before a replacement could be engaged. A
full-time member was appointed to the staff in October and the
establishment is now complete.
The greatest need for the chiropody service lies in the
elderly population but those eligible for treatment under the
Council's scheme also include children, expectant mothers, and
handicapped persons. In addition treatment is also provided for
certain patients referred by medical practitioners.
Full-time chiropody clinics continue to be held at the
Health Centre, Harold Hill and at Collier Row, Romford and
Hornchurch Clinics whilst part-time clinics are held at the
remaining six purpose-built Health Clinics and at the Park Lane
Community Centre. Alterations at Hornchurch and Elm Park
Clinics completed during the year resulted in the chiropodists
having a purpose-built room in which to work.
In addition to the clinic sessions a domiciliary service is
available for house-bound patients and the chiropodists visit the
five residential homes for the elderly and also the Housing
Department's accommodation for the elderly at 61 Main Road,
Gidea Park. A chiropodist also attends periodically at Westmarsh
Lodge Hostel and at the Belford Training Centre.
Statistics relating to the service are given in the following
Table:—