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Relations and co-operation between the Council's
Public Health Department and that of the Divisional Medical
Officer, Division 1, London County Council, has been maintained
on cordial and satisfactory terms throughout the year 1949
the first year of complete operation under the new schemes
brought into being by the National Health Act, 1946, which
commenced in July 1948.
It is with much regret that I have to record the
death of Dr. Harry Smith, the first Divisional Medical Officer
for Division 1; but it is a great pleasure to feel that the
same happy relations and co-operation have continued through
the year with his successor, Dr. Violet Russell, who was
confirmed in the appointment in December, 1949.
Dr. Mary Adams was appointed Deputy Medical Officer
of Health in January, 1949, sharing these duties with those as
Deputy Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith.
Dr. Day, Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith,
and Dr. Adams have both given most valuable service to this
Borough on several occasions during my absence, either through
illness or on leave, and I have pleasure in recording my great
appreciation for their help given so efficiently.
In this, my last Annual Report to the Fulham Borough
Council before my retirement on health grounds, I would like
to record my appreciation and thanks to the Mayor, Aldermen
and Councillors, and in particular to the Chairman and Members
of the Special Committees with whom I have had the pleasure of
serving for so many years, for the kindness, help and courtesy
which has invariably been extended to me and for the
sympathetic consideration on many difficult problems.
To the Town Clerk and all the other Chief Officers,
who have been such helpful and friendly colleagues, I express
my very sincere thanks.
Finally, my good wishes and thanks are very gratefully
extended to the Chief Sanitary Inspector, Mr. Robey, and the
Chief Clerk, Mr. Burton, of my Department, and to all the other
members of my staff in the Town Hall, who have been loyal and
efficient colleagues, giving that practical help and skilled
service - so essential in carrying out their specialised duties
for the health and good of the public.
I have the honour to be,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
P.L.T. BENNETT,
Medical Officer of Health.