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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Chelsea 1961
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1961
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PUBLIC MORTUARY FACILITIES
The Borough Council has not maintained mortuary premises for many
years, but under an agreement made with Hammersmith Borough Council
adequate arrangements are available at their Mortuary in Fulham Palace
Road which is also adjacent to the Coroner's Court. During
post-mortems were carried out in respect of Chelsea residents.
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
Sixty medical examinations were carried out during the year on
members or prospective members of the staff. Three persons were found
to be unfit.