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CHIROPODY SERVICE. - As was reported last year, with the
approval of the Ministry of Health a Chiropody Service was commenced
in Ilford during 1960. Two whole-time Chiropodists were appointed, one
of whom commenced duty in March and the other in April. Later in the
year authority was given for a further appointment to be made, and in the
absence of whole-time applicants arrangements were made for a selfemployed
Chiropodist to undertake three sessions per week at our clinics
from 2nd January, 1961. Another Chiropodist has since arranged to undertake
five sessions per week from 10th July, 1961.
The main Chiropody Clinic, with two chairs, is held at Newbury
Hall in rented accommodation on the ground floor, and in addition sessions
are held at each of the Health Services Clinics. Arrangements have also
been made for a Chiropodist to visit regularly the two Welfare Committee
residential establishments in the area and to undertake domiciliary
chiropody in the case of patients who are unable to travel, even by
ambulance vehicle, to the Chiropody Clinics.
Initially, priority is being given to the provision of chiropody
treatment for the elderly, the physically handicapped and expectant
mothers, although it is intended that the service will be extended to
other categories when circumstances permit.

TUBERCULOSIS VISITORS. - The 3 Tuberculosis Visitors
made a total of 2,428 visits to homes in the Borough.
DOMICILIARY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST. - The Domiciliary
Occupational Therapist, who also serves in Romford, Dagenham, Barking
and part of the Forest Health Areas, undertook the following visits in
Ilford during 1960:-