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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
Bexley 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bexley]
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and this arrangement continued until July 1st, 1961 when
the Bexley Mortuary returned to normal operation. During
the period 1st January, 1960 to 23rd July. 1960, 52 bodies
were admitted and 52 post-mortem examinations were made;
12 inquests were held.
LABORATORY FACILITIES.
Pathological and bacteriological specimens are sent to
the Public Health Laboratory at Maidstone. This service
ceased to be the responsibility of the County Council as from
the 1st October, 1955, when it was taken over by the Public
Health Laboratory Service, directed by the Medical Research
Council for the Ministry of Health.
(Authority of Registration transferred from Kent County Council to the Bexley Borough Council—17.4.39).
| No. of Homes on the Register at beginning of year | 5 |
| No. of patients provided for:— Maternity | 5 |
| Others | |
| Total | 83 |
| No. of Homes first registered during year | Nil |
| No. of patients provided for:— | |
| Maternity | — |
| Others | — |
| Total | — |
| No. of Homes on the Register at end of year | 3 |
| No. of patients provided for:— Maternity | - |
| Others | 52 |
| Total | 52 |