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as part of the functions of a Local Health Authority under Sections
22 and 28 of the Act, or whether they would become the responsibility
of the Regional Hospital Boards. This question of
responsibility had not been finally settled by the Ministry of Health
at the end of the year. Pending its settlement, the Local Health
Authority has continued to be responsible for foot clinic services
in operation on "the appointed day" on the understanding that
in the meantime there must be no extension of foot clinic facilities.
Removal of Residential Qualification.
In consequence of the large number of persons living outside
the Borough boundary who had been making use of the foot clinic
facilities, in 1943 Leyton Council restricted treatment to residents
in Leyton. Since "the appointed day" an increasing number of
persons resident outside the Borough have been applying for
treatment on the ground that, as the facilities are supplied under
the provisions of the National Health Service Act, they are now
entitled to such treatment; and in October the facilities became
available to residents outside the Borough.
Summary of Attendances and Treatment.
(a) All Ages.