London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Tower Hamlets 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tower Hamlets, London Borough]
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| (a) Reason for Examination | Number examined |
|---|---|
| New appointees | 298 |
| Transfers to permanent staff | 153 |
| Entry to Council's Sick Pay Scheme | 90 |
| Sickness absence exceeding one month | 200 |
| Extension of service beyond 65 years of age | 53 |
| Reviews, etc. | 32 |
| Total: | 826 |
| (b) Medical assessments for entry to Sick Pay Scheme | 508 |
| Examinations arranged with other authorities | 10 |
| Abortive appointments | 198 |
| Kosher Poulterers and Poultry Slaughterhouses | |
| Inspections for cleanliness and fowl pest control | 299 |
| Street Markets | |
| Inspection re sale of animals and observations on movements of live poultry | 120 |
| Pet Shops | |
| Visits | 52 |
| Animal Boarding Establishments | |
| Visits | 1 |
| To premises regarding complaints | 103 |
| " " " Smoke Control Orders | 4,269 |
| " " " miscellaneous visits | 22 |
| " " for smoke observations | 86 |
| " " " " applications under Sec. 3(2) | 17 |
| " " " " routine boiler inspections | 34 |
| No. of notices served under Sec. 12(2) | 268 |
| " " " " " Sec. 16 | - |
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