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SECTION C.
GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE AREA.
Establishments for Massage or Special Treatment.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY COUNCIL ACT, 1944.
SECTIONS 353 - 363.
The Council continued to exercise its functions as the licensing authority under
the provisions of the above-mentioned Act. A person requiring a licence or renewal
of a licence under this part of the Act must make application to the Local Authority
giving certain information, such as age, nationality, technical qualifications and
the nature of the establishment and the business conducted thereat.
The Council considered and granted the following applications:-
New Licences 2
Renewals of Licences 29
Certificates lodged under
Section 363 by members of
the Chartered Society of
Physiotherapy 4
Licences Refused Nil.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE (AMENDMENT}) ACT, 1951.
SECTION 47.
This section deals with securing the necessary care and attention for persons
who
(a) are suffering from grave chronic disease, or being aged, infirm or
physically incapacitated, are living in insanitary conditions and
(b) are unable to devote to themselves, and are not receiving from other
persons, proper care and attention.
It was not found necessary to take formal action in any case.
Twenty-one cases, however, where it was thought that the person might be in need
of some attention, were brought to the notice of the Public Health Department.
Each person was considered individually and advised how best they could be
helped by the existing voluntary and statutory services.
In those cases where removal was essential, the old people concerned agreed to
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