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to man these various stands, which were illustrating the needs of the
elderly.
Every assistance is given by the Health Education staff to the
Health Visitors and Midwives in helping to organise and carry out the
programmes for expectant parents and, further, to the Health Visitors
in organising the programmes for the parentcraft groups. The needs
of this latter group have changed considerably in recent years and it
is hoped that their changing needs are being met.
The enthusiasm and expertise shown by Health Visitors and
Clinic staff in erecting displays on varying health topics has been most
encouraging and their support and co-operation is of the utmost value.
Liaison is maintained with Public Health Inspectors and Mental
Welfare Officers and also with the Accident Prevention Officer.
Chiropody Service
The Council's chiropody service caters for the elderly, the registered
blind or partially sighted, the physically handicapped and
expectant and nursing mothers. It comprises two separate schemes:—
(a) The Direct Scheme whereby application is made to the
Medical Officer of Health and authority is given, to those eligible,
to have a fixed number of treatments carried out by any chiropodist
on the Council's panel.
(b) The Indirect Scheme whereby treatment is arranged by
Voluntary Organisations. A number of old people are taken for treatment
by members of these voluntary organisations whose work is
gready appreciated.
Under either scheme, treatment can be given in the patient's
home if a doctor certifies that the patient is unable to travel.
The number of people receiving treatment under the service is
increasing steadily and is likely to continue to do so. In the twelve
months ended 31st December, 1969, 1,057 new appplications for
treatment were received.

The number of cases on the books at the end of 1968 was 3,664,
thus showing the extent to which this service is expanding.
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