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ESTABLISHMENTS FOR MASSAGE AND SPECIAL
TREATMENT.
Since 1st April, 1934, it has been illegal for any person in this
area to carry on an establishment for massage or special treatment
without a licence from the Council.
During the year the Medical Officer of Health visited and
inspected all such establishments of which he became aware and
the licences were granted in respect of 10 establishments.
FOOT CLINIC.
The Municipal Foot Clinic was opened on 3rd March, 1936,
and since its inception the number of patients seeking advice and
treatment has been steadily maintained.
The number of attendances during the year was 6,529, comparing
with 4,622 for the preceding ten months.
During the year the Council appointed a second Chiropodist
(Miss F. I. Stokes, M.I.S.Ch.), in place of Miss B. Reach, who had
been acting in a temporary capacity. Miss Stokes took up her
permanent duties on 26th July, 1937.
The following statistics for the year 1937, give an idea of the
amount of treatment carried out and a clear indication of the
popularity of the Clinic.
Summary of Attendances and Treatment, 1937.
A. All Ages.