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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 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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CHIROPODY
The chiropody service assists elderly persons, expectant mothers and
the permanently handicapped.
There are two schemes in operation. Under the direct scheme patients
receive treatment from the "approved" chiropodist of their choice in his own
surgery. As at 31st December 1967, 14 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 | 1901 | 727 | 2628 |
| Expectant mothers | 2 | - | 2 |
| Physically handicapped, under 65 | 44 | - | 44 |
| Blind, under 65 | 5 | - | 5 |
| Totals | 1952 | 727 | 2679 |
Note: Deletions during this time due to persons having died or
leaving the district total 152 persons.
B. Treatments Given during the year
| Local Authority | Voluntary Organisations | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In clinics | — | 4003 | 4003 |
| In patients' homes | 2529 | 245 | 2774 |
| In Old People's Homes | 665 | - | 665 |
| In Chiropodists' surgeries | 7855 | - | 7855 |
| Totals | 11049 | 4248 | 15297 |