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 the City of London for the year 1912
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MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS.
In accordance with the Standing Order of the Court that no person shall enter
the employ of the Corporation or any of its Committees without previously passing a
medical examination to the satisfaction of the Committee having cognizance of the
appointment, 44 persons were so examined during 1912, all of whom were reported by
me as physically fit for office. Nineteen officers were also medically examined with a view
to their retirement, and of these 18, or 94 per cent., were reported to be unfit for duty.
In addition to the foregoing, medical examinations were made of persons accepted
bv the Central (Unemployed) Body, on the recommendation of the City of London
Distress Committee, for employment on the Labour Colony at Hollesley Bay, established
by the Central Body under the Unemployed Workmen Act, 1905.
I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
public Department,
Guildhall, E.C.
Medical Officer of Health for the
City of London.