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Lectures with Films or Filmstrips.
Lectures to Food Handlers.
A series of six lectures for food handlers was held during the year. The
programmes were arranged to consist of—
Lecture, illustrated by film strips ;
Address by Medical Officer of Health, or Deputy ;
Address by Chief Sanitary Inspector ;
Question Time.
It is estimated that the lectures were attended by some 300 persons representing
a variety of catering establishments.
Lectures to School Children.
In response to a request from the Divisional Medical Officer, London County
Council, talks were given by Mr. Shuttleworth, Sanitary Inspector, to senior
children in schools. The subject concerned was food hygiene, with particular
reference to milk. Fifteen lectures were given, illustrated with films, and it is
estimated that a total of 1,300 children attended.
Lectures to Students.
In conjunction with the Northern Polytechnic Authorities, arrangements were
made for students to be given instruction in certain aspects of Public Health. This
included an inspection of old and new housing, food sampling procedure, a visit to a
restaurant and, with the co-operation of the Cleansing Superintendent, an inspection
of Ashburton Grove Depot, and also a general talk on Public Health Administration
and procedure. The students concerned were attending a Dietitians' Course at the
Polytechnic.
Pamphlets and Posters.
The official journal of the Central Council for Health Education, " Better
Health " has again been supplied free of charge this year to the public.
Many health topics have been covered by the leaflets which have been
distributed through the various offices at the Town Hall and the Public Libraries.
Posters are used as widely as possible in the various Council establishments to
draw attention to current matters of health interest. In November the Ministry of
Health drew attention to a coloured wall-sheet (30 ins. x 40 ins.) which they had
prepared. The wall-sheet was produced in connection with the Clean Food Campaign
and shows some of the ways in which food can become contaminated through
faulty " hand hygiene ". One hundred copies of the sheet were obtained from the
Ministry for use by this Department, and arrangements made for them to be delivered
to the large food preparing establishments in the Borough, together with a letter
from the Medical Officer of Health. At the time of delivery the Sanitary Inspector
gave advice on the best use of the wall-sheets.