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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Kingston upon Thames 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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CHIROPODY
The chiropody service assists elderly perscns, expectant
mothers and the permanently handicapped.
There are two schemes in operation. A direct scheme under
which patients receive treatment from the "approved" chiropodist of
their choice in his own surgery. As at 31st December 1966, 11
chiropodists were approved. A patient can be treated at home by
the chiropodist if certified unable to attend the surgery by the
family doctor.
The indirect scheme is operated by the local Old People's
Welfare Committees on behalf of the Council.
The following is a summary of the service provided:
A. Persons Treated during the year
| Local Authority | Voluntary Organisations | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persons of pensionable age and over | 1675 | 775 | 2450 |
| Expectant mothers | - | - | - |
| Physically handicapped under 65 | 35 | — | 35 |
| Blind, under 65 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Totals | 1713 | 775 | 2488 |
| Note: Deletions during this time due to persons having died or leaving the district total 104 persons. | |||
B. Treatments Given during the .year
| Local Authority | Voluntary Organisations | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In clinics | - | 4289 | 4289 |
| In patients' homes | 1941 | 331 | 2272 |
| In Old People's Homes | 562 | - | 562 |
| In Chiropodists' Surgeries | 6406 | - | 6406 |
| Totals | 8909 | 4620 | 13529 |