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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
Hammersmith 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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Bloemfontein Road: There is an open air pool at Bloemfontein Road, Shepherds
Bush which, during summer months, provides for swimming and sun bathing. The
Metropolitan Water Board supply water for all the Baths and all pools are subjected
to chlorination, alkali treatment and filtration with continuous circulation of the
water.
Samples of the water were taken for chemical analysis and all were reported
to be satisfactory. In addition frequent checks are made during each day by the
staff at the baths.
Staff Medical Examinations
During the year 1 have continued to carry out the duties of Staff Medical
Adviser to the Council.
The total number of medical examinations carried out in connection with admission to the Council's Superannuation and/or Sick Pay Scheme during the year was 247 and of this number 53 were found to be unfit for the following reasons:—
| Hernia | 5 | Migraine | 1 |
| Bronchitis | 4 | Ear condition | 2 |
| Heart Condition | 2 | Chest condition | 3 |
| Hypertension | 13 | Arthrodesis of Ankle | 1 |
| Psychiatric history | 3 | T.B. history | 1 |
| Diabetes | 1 | Chronic Otitis Media | 5 |
| Dermatitis | 1 | Arthritis | 1 |
| Renal condition | 1 | Gastric History | 2 |
| Lobectomy | 1 | Mental history | 1 |
| Partial Gastrectomy | 1 | Epilepsy | 1 |
| Petit Mal | 1 | Congenital Eventration | 1 |
| Albuminuria | 1 |
At the beginning of 1953 the Council decided to put into operation a scheme
for streamlining sick leave arrangements.
The scheme still works smoothly and satisfactorily and during the year 46
examinations were carried out in this connection.