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Bethnal Green 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]

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Swimming Baths
Four samples of water were taken during the year from the swimming baths
at the Council's Public Baths and submitted for chemical analysis. Two samples were
also taken from the open-air swimming pool in Victoria Park which is maintained by
the London County Council.
All the samples were reported by the Public Analyst as being in a satisfactory
condition.
Medical Examination of Council's Staff
The Medical Officer of Health carried out the following medical
examinations of members of the Council's staff:-
Appointments and inclusion within Superannuation Scheme 85
Inclusion within Sick Pay Schemes 83
Absent through illness for over one month 72
Others 10
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 315 premises were dealt with during the year.