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PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICES
Local Health Authority Personal Health Services are provided
under the various sections of Part III of the National Health Service
Act 1946. They are complimentary to the services provided by the
Regional Hospital Boards (hospitals and specialists) and Executive Councils
(general medical practitioners, general dental surgeons, opticians and
pharmacists) and with the exception of the ambulance service (Greater
London Council) are the responsibility of the Borough Council. They
provide health services for all age groups and sections of the population,
particular emphasis being laid on the most vulnerable members of the
community, the very young, expectant and nursing mothers, the elderly and
the handicapped. They do not provide medical treatment except in a
few minor instances but are concerned with the maintenance of normal
mental and physical health and the early detection of abnormality.
This work has many aspects and the account of work carried out during
the year which follows, reports the major activities of the medical,
nursing and social work staff of the Health and Welfare Department.
MATERNAL AND CHILD WELFARE

Of the 2541 (2482) births 452 (523) took place at home and 2089 (1959)
took place in hospital.
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