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Borough of Southwark.
Health Services Department,
Walworth Road, S.E.17.
To Her Worship the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors,
Madam, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I beg to submit my Annual Report on the health of the Borough for
the year 1937.
This year will ever be a notable one in the Public Health history of
the Borough, being marked by the completion and opening of the Health
Services Department.
This building is unique in its character and make up, and the
Council can be well pleased with its achievement. Not only does it house
the administrative staff, but it also provides accommodation for the
Tuberculosis Dispensary —Dental Department —Solarium —Special
Maternity Department and the Public Analyst.
Thus, centralisation of the administration has been brought about,
making for greater efficiency. Moreover, new accommodation has been
provided, making it possible to increase the scope of the medical services,
particularly those dealing with the health of the Mother and Child.
Apart from the excitement of this red-letter day, the work of the
various departments progressed smoothly.
The health of the Borough remained good and there were no outbreaks
of Infectious Disease to give rise to any alarm.