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At this point it might be opportune to mention that in the
past few years there has been a general shortage of Public Health
Inspectors. This shortage is apparent in Lambeth and at the end
of the year the inspectorial staff was two below establishment.
This position is likely to persist as the more senior Inspectors
reach retiring age and recruitment is poor.
The welfare of the aged is a matter in which the Council has
continued to take active interest by its generous financial assistance
to the Lambeth Old People's Welfare Association whose work
has continued to expand. The provision of holidays at the seaside
for old age pensioners at reduced rates has been much appreciated
and during the year 292 old folks availed themselves of this
facility.
In November Mr. H.P. Wright, Chief Administrative Assistant
in the Department, retired on reaching the age of 65 years. Mr.
Wright had been in the service of the Council in various capacities
since November 1909. He was appointed to the Public Health Department
as an assistant clerk in October 1937 and became Chief Administrative
Assistant when the Department was reorganised in 1948
consequent upon the coming into force of the National Health Service
Act. During that period he gave loyal and conscientious service
to the Department and although one realises that retirement is
inevitable it was with regret that I saw him go.
Finally I would like to thank the Members of the Council and
of the Public Health Committee for their support and encouragement
during the year and also to acknowledge the loyal and conscientious
service of my staff.
I am, Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen
Your obedient servant,
Medical officer of Health
July, 1958