Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beckenham]
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PUBLIC HEALTH STAFF.
Medical Officer of Health: J. M. Clements, M.D., D.P.H.
This Officer devotes all his time to Public Health work. He is
School Medical Officer, Medical Superintendent of the Beckenham
and Penge Maternity Home, and Tuberculosis Officer for the
District under the County Council. Contribution is made to his
salary under the Public Health Acts, and by Exchequer Grants.
School Dentist: R. Waters, L.D.S., R.C.S.
The Dentist gives all his time to the Service of the Council, and
in addition to his duties as School Dentist he acts as Dentist to
the Maternity and Child Welfare Centre. A portion of his salary
is paid by Exchequer Grants.
Chief Sanitary Inspector: E. G. Moore, A.R.S.I.
A whole-time Officer, who is also Inspector under the Food and
Drugs Acts. A contribution is made towards his salary under the
Public Health Acts.
Sanitary Inspector: H. G. Richards, A.R.S.I.
A whole-time Officer, who possesses the Certificate of the
Royal Sanitary Institute for Meat and other Foods. A contribution
is made towards his salary under the Public Health Acts.
Health Visitors and School Nurses (Three) : —
Miss M. A. Cusack, A.R.S.I., C.M.B.
Miss M. E. Chapple, A.R. S.I., C.M.B.
Mrs. A. E. Page.
All the above are trained nurses, and a contribution towards
their salaries is made by Exchequer Grants. Miss Cusack is also
Tuberculosis Nurse under the County Council for this District,
and Mrs. Page devotes most of her time to the work at the
Dental Clinic.