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distributed on the basis of a percentage of the total of such cases nursed by the
nurses of each nursing association.
Foot Clinics. The attendances at the Council's foot clinics showed a slight
increase on 1946. The number at the Central Health Centre was 7,916, compared
with 7,826, and at the Eltham Health Centre, Sherard Road, the number was
5,571, compared with 5,030. The staff of chiropodists was increased from five
to seven in February.
Supply of Insulin to Persons Suffering from Diabetes. The number
of patients who received insulin during the year, in accordance with the sanction
of the Ministry of Health, was 28.
Tuberculosis Dispensaries. The reinstatement from first aid post and
temporary dispensary enabled the premises at Maxey Road to revert to their former
use as the main Tuberculosis Dispensary as from 1st December. The dispensary
and the branch at Eltham—11, Carnecke Gardens—were fully used throughout the
year. The work of the dispensaries is referred to in the section dealing with
infectious diseases.
Vaccination. The Vaccination Officer's return for the year shows that there
were 1,986 entries in the birth lists. Of these, 1,128 were successfully vaccinated.
The total number of successful primary vaccinations during 1947 was 2,154.
Health Propaganda. Apart from the normal health education work of the
Council's visiting and clinic staffs, the display of posters, the distribution of
leaflets and the Better Health journal, it was found possible during the 1946-47
" season " to recommence in a modified form the series of informal talks and
display of cinema films.
Applications from the organisers of the many religious, social and educational
bodies covering church guilds and clubs, women's guilds, youth clubs, rovers, scouts,
guides, etc., were received, and a system of rationing had to be adopted to ensure
that each organisation had at least one show during the season. In all, 48 shows
were given to audiences totalling 1,750.
The cinema films covered—personal hygiene, tuberculosis, diphtheria, food,
household pests, etc.