Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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Local Sickness.
The following is a summary of the weekly details received from the Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance during 1959:—
Four weeks ending | Number of First certificates of incapacity received |
---|---|
27th January | 1,128 |
24th February | 2,268 |
24th March | 1,345 |
21st April | 655 |
19th May | 586 |
16th June | 546 |
14th July | 554 |
11th August | 490 |
8th September | 445 |
6th October | 592 |
3rd November | 685 |
1st December | 888 |
29th December | 645 |
These figures once again followed the expected trend, namely,
the highest incidence of illness occurred during the first three
months of the year, the lowest level was reached in August, after
which it began to rise again.
Medical Examinations.
Seventy-seven members or potential members of the staff were
medically examined during the year.
Unemployment.
I am indebted to the Manager of the Orpington Employment
Exchange for the following information with regard to unemployment
in the area during 1959:—
"The position from January, 1959, showed a steady decrease
in the number of unemployed during each month, and they are
likely to go down further with the work in the area. The main
demands are for good building trade workers. The demands for
the Christmas season in the Post Office and retail shops gradually
reduced the unemployed figures, and in December to the lowest
during the year. The good weather during the year would appear
to be the most important contributory factor."