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playgroups. Towards the end of the year there existed a strong possibility that, following
the interest shown within the various Government Departments with regard to our scheme,
we would be invited some time in 1970 to participate in a research project in conjunction
with the National Bureau for Co-operation in Child Care.
The Health Department links with the hospital service continued to develop at all
levels, and the part-time attachment of a Principal Medical Officer to the Newcomen
Assessment Centre, reported in my last Annual Report, has been particularly successful
and illustrates just how the two branches of the National Health Service can, and should,
compliment each other.
Finally, 1 should like to take this opportunity of thanking Members of the Health
Committee and other Committees of the Council, and all the members of the staff for
their continued support during the year.
I am, Mr. Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors,
Your Obedient Servant,
J.E. EPSOM,
Medical Officer of Health
and
Principal School Medical Officer
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