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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
Bethnal Green 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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All applications are investigated to ensure compliance with the
Act and Poisons Rules.
Swimming Baths
22 samples of water were taken during the year from the
Council's Swimming Baths and submitted for bacteriological examination
and chemical analysis. The reports showed that the water
consistently maintained a high degree of purity.
Medical Examination of Council's Staff
From August the Medical Officer of Health became responsible
for certain services in connection with the medical examination of
members of the Council's staff.
The following examinations were carried out:-
| Appointments and inclusion within Superannuation Scheme | 14 |
| Inclusion within J.I.C. Sick Pay Scheme | 30 |
| Absent through illnes3 for over one month | 24 |
| Others | 8 |
International Certificates of Vaccination and Inoculation
Arrangements continued during the year for the authentication
by the Medical Officer of Health of Certificates of Vaccination and
Inoculation. These certificates are required by persons proceeding
abroad from this country and the purpose of the authentication is to
provide information to health authorities abroad that the signature
of the person issuing the certificate is that of a registered medical
practitioner.
Land Charges Act, 1925
Information concerning sanitary notices and Orders outstanding
on premises in the Borough and also details of drainage systems is
provided to the Town Clerk in respect of applications under the above
Act.
Enquiries in respect of 370 premises were dealt with during the
year.