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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 function 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
Renewals of Licences 28
Certificates lodged under
Section 363 by members
of the Chartered Society
of Physiotherapy 4
Licences Refused 1
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 neeessary to take formal action in any case.
Fifteen 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 go into
hospital or other accommodation voluntarily.
In dealing with the problem the co-operation of Mr. R.R. Holland, the Area Welfare Officer,
has been greatly appreciated.
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