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Stepney 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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Owing to rising costs, the County Council increased its contribution
towards the cost of meals for old people to l0d a meal from 1st September,
the recipient paying lOd.
A Chiropody Service is provided by the Stepney Old People's Welfare
Association at clinics which are situated in six of the Old People's
clubs in the Borough, and an average of 261 treatments was given each
month during the year.
AMBULANCE FACILITIES.
The London County Council is responsible for the provision of
ambulance transport within the Administrative County of London.
CONFERENCES.
The Council was officially represented at the undermentioned Conferences during the year:-
| Conference | Held at | Attended by |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Society of Health Annual Congress. | Blackpool (April) | Chairman (Councillor Mrs.C. Edwards) and Medical Officer of Health. |
| Sanitary Inspectors' Association Annual Conference. | Bournemouth (September) | Chairman (Alderman W.G.Humphries) and Public Health Inspector (Mr.A. C.Brown). |
| National Smoke Abatement Society Annual Conference. | Southport (October) | Vice-Chairman (Councillor Mrs.E.B.Bolton) and Public Health Inspector (Mr.R."W.Day). |
| Royal Society of Health Conference on Food Hygiene. | Caxton Hall, London (March). | Vice-Chairman (Councillor Mrs. E.B.Bolton) and Medical Officer of Health. |
| London Council of Social Service Conference on West Indians in London, | County Hall, London (June). | Alderman J. McCarthy and Medical Officer of Health. |
DECEASED PERSONS.
Inquests. Inquests were held on 66 residents of the Borough.
6 deaths were due to suicide, 39 were accidental, and 21 were due to other
causes (3 natural causes, 9 misadventure, 4 open verdict, 1 murder,
1 want of attention at birth, and 3 where there was no evidence as to
cause of death).
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