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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
Hillingdon 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hillingdon]
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40 Personal Health Services
Chiropody
Number of treatments given during year ending 31st December, 1967
| By local Authorities | By voluntary organisations | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In clinics | 3,047 | 2,206 | 5,253 |
| In patients' homes | 635 | 242 | 877 |
| In old peoples' homes | 1,370 | 157 | 1,527 |
| In chiropodists' surgeries | — | 1,248 | 1,248 |
| Total | 5,052 | 3,853 | 8,905 |
RECUPERATIVE HOLIDAYS
The recuperative holiday scheme continued on the same lines. Initially, 51 recommendations were
received, some applications were withdrawn, a few patients were unable to accept the placement offered,
and eventually 32 holidays were arranged.
Most recuperative holidays last two weeks. In five cases the "full cost" was paid, and the remainder
were charged in accordance with the Council's scale.