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 Chislehurst]
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A weekly return is received from the Regional Office of the Ministry of National Insurance, giving details of the number of certificates for sickness benefit received at the local office. These figures give some indication of the seasonal trend of illness in the area, and it will be seen that the year 1955 followed the expected trend, i.e.. that the highest incidence of illness occurred during January and February and then declined to its lowest level in August, and then gradually rose again towards the end of the year.
Four weeks ending. | Number of certificates of incapacity. | ||
---|---|---|---|
First. | Intermediate. | Final. | |
25th January | 1,444 | 4,146 | 1,009 |
22nd February | 1,405 | 4,342 | 1,362 |
22nd March | 1,170 | 4,163 | 1,158 |
19th April | 854 | 3,891 | 1,007 |
17th May | 735 | 3,753 | 718 |
14th June | 584 | 3,646 | 568 |
12th July | 565 | 3,543 | 613 |
9th August | 506 | 3,306 | 516 |
6th September | 567 | 3,215 | 503 |
4th October | 712 | 3,391 | 555 |
1st November | 882 | 3,638 | 763 |
29th November | 842 | 3,577 | 826 |
1956 3rd January, (5 weeks) | 1,065 | 4,016 | 854 |
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS.
During the year 26 members, or potential members of the staff,
were medically examined for superannuation purposes, etc.
UNEMPLOYMENT.
I am indebted to the Manager of the Local Employment
Exchange for the following information.
1955 has been a peak year for unemployment. Local concerns
have all been working to capacity, while there is a constant demand
for workers in Central and South Eastern London.
Unemployment has accordingly been its lowest for many years.
Women have been able to obtain a fair amount on a part-time basis,
and the older man and woman has found it a little easier.
As before, with only a few exceptions, the able-bodied not too
old, and not too disabled, man and woman has been able to find
employment.
OPEN AIR RECREATIONAL AMENITIES.
Commons.
The Chislehurst and St. Paul's Cray Commons have an area
of approximately 165 acres and are administered by a Board of
Conservators.
Public Recreation Grounds, Gardens, etc.
Some 392.42 acres of land have been secured or reserved for
public recreational purposes within the Urban District.