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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 1968

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tower Hamlets, London Borough]

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Table: TABLE 38MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS OF COUNCIL STAFF

TABLE 38

MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS OF COUNCIL STAFF

(a)Reason for ExaminationNumber examined
New appointees340
Transfers to permanent staff193
Entry to Council's Sick Pay Scheme56
Sickness absence exceeding one month312
Extension of service beyond 65 years of age32
Reviews, etc.49
Total:982
(b)Medical assessments for entry to Sick Pay Scheme379
Examinations arranged with other authorities19
Abortive appointments248

Table: TABLE 39DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS

TABLE 39

DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS

Kosher Poulterers and Poultry Slaughterhouses
Inspections for cleanliness and fowl pest control298
Street Markets
Inspection re sale of animals and observations on movements of live poultry122
Pet Shops
Visits56
Animal Boarding Establishments
Visits1

Table: TABLE 40VISITS BY PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR (CLEAN AIR) AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

TABLE 40

VISITS BY PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR (CLEAN AIR) AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

To premises regarding complaints9
Smoke Control Orders2, 358
" for smoke observations8
" " " applications under Sec. 3(2)2
" " routine boiler inspections3
No. of notices served under Sec. 12(2)338
" " Sec. 163