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Council clinics in their district. Domiciliary treatment was available to patients who
had medical certificates from their family doctors.
During the year the Chiropodists were awarded a salary increase and as a result
it was necessary to increase the standard charge to patients from 4/- to 6/- per treat'
ment. Children under 5 years, schoolchildren, persons in receipt of Ministry of Social
Security Grant, and other persons with total income of £6 single and £10 married
received the service free of charge. The £6 limit for a single person was raised to £8
in October, 1967.
The number of treatments carried out during the year was as follows:—
(a) Treatments at the surgeries of private chiropodists 17,845 (11,337)
(b) Treatments at Borough Council clinics 1,169 (1,027)
(c) Treatments at sessions arranged by Voluntary Societies 2,097 (2,584)
(d) Domiciliary treatments 6,224 (4,155)
Figures for 1966 in brackets.
RECUPERATIVE HOLIDAYS.
During the year arrangements were made for 72 persons to be admitted to re'
cuperative holiday homes. Cases referred and the origin of referral are shown below:
Family Doctor Hospital
referrals. referrals.
Elderly Persons 21 6
Adults 14 14
Mothers accompanied by children —
Mothers 4
Children 13
Subsequently the arrangements for seven elderly persons, eight adults and seven
children were cancelled at the wish of the patient or relatives.
One family was sent in collaboration with the Children's Department.
HEALTH EDUCATION.
Health Education in the Borough continued to be promoted through the depart'
mental Health Education Sub-Committee under the Chairmanship of the Deputy
Medical Officer of Health. The co-operation of the Borough Safety Officer on such
matters as accidents in the home and water safety, etc. was much appreciated.