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maintenance of the figures at the higher levels for the past two
or three years is due to the activities of the Mass Miniature
Radiography Units.
The work for old people in the Borough continues undiminished,
both by the Lambeth Old People's Welfare Association and the
Public Health Department. In my report for 1957 I was able to
report the inauguration of a laundry service for the incontinent
aged which is now working to capacity. This year I have to report
that a service for bathing old people in their homes has been
initiated and that too is working to capacity.
In common with other local authorities up and down the country
the Borough has a deficiency of Public Health Inspectors with the
result that whilst it is possible to deal with complaints received
sufficient time is not available for the routine duties which are
part of the work of the Public Health Inspector.
This year saw the retirement of Mr. Bayley. Senior Clerk in
the Public Health Department, Mr, Bayley entered the service of
the Council in June 1913 initially in the Town Clerk's Department.
In March 1920 he transferred to the Public Health Department and
served it well for 39 years. We wish him a long and happy retirement.
In conclusion I am pleased to acknowledge the support given
to me by members of the Council and of the Public Heal th Committee
in particular. My thanks are due also to the other Chief Officers
for their co operation during the year and to the members of the
staff of the Public Health Department for their loyal and con
scientious service.
I am, Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen.
Your obedient servant
F .SUMMERS
Medical Officer of Health