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Edmonton 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY COUNCIL ACT, 1955
ESTABLISHMENTS FOR MASSAGE AND SPECIAL TREATMENT: During 1961, three new
licences were granted, and nine existing licences were renewed.
COUNCIL'S EMPLOYEES
During 1961 a total of 331 visits were paid to those employees who had
been on the sick list for longer than a fortnight and when necessary, at
fortnightly intervals. Of these, 66 were 'not at home' and 67 had already
resumed duty.
Also during the year, the following medical examinations or assessments were made prior to appointment to permanent posts:-
| Medical examinations | 52 |
| Assessments without medical examinations | 78 |
| Medical assessments (not appointed) | 91 |
HEALTH EDUCATION
The emphasis was again on Home Safety and the dangers of cigarette smoking.
Home Safety was dealt with during the first quarter of the year and the last
quarter and emphasised the dangers of a cigarette in March, April, May, September
and part of October. During the latter period, bookmarkers and pamphlets
were distributed to the Libraries.
A National Home Safety Campaign began on the 30th October, 1961, with a
National Fire Prevention Week which lasted from the 30th October to the 4th
November. During November and December 2,000 copies of the Fire Prevention
Code were distributed to the Libraries, and 2,000 copies were distributed to
the Edmonton Trades Council. During the latter part of October and November
there was a Poster Competition in the Schools on the subject of Fire Prevention;
212 entries were received from seven Junior Schools and one Senior School. The
best Senior School poster, the best Junior School poster and the best Infants
School poster received prizes from the Council and also went on to compete in
the County Competition. The pupil sending the best poster from each of the
other schools received a prize and smaller prizes were given to highly commended
entries. The posters were judged by Mr. Leonard Butcher, Art Master at Enfield
Grammar School. Obviously there can only be one best poster in each School,
and in each class, but every entry got a small prize whether or not he or she
won a school or group prize. This small prize was a red and white ball-pen
bearing the slogan "Fire: Prevent It". The prizewinners were subsequently
presented with their prizes by the Mayor in the Council Chamber on 13th February,
1962.
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