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Some amendments were required to be made to the Ten-Year Plan but the
former emphasis on the development of the Mental Health Services was accentuated.
No major capital development projects were completed during the year but planning
was advanced in regard to several projects, and modest extensions and alterations
were effected at two clinics.
There was considerable national publicity on drug dependency but, whilst we
in the Health Department had no evidence that it was a problem of any magnitude
in the borough, it is recognised that evidence is difficult to secure.
The School Health Service followed the pattern of previous years and a large
volume of effective preventive work was undertaken in a quiet and unobtrusive
manner.
In the absence of a Student Health Service we have endeavoured to meet within
our limitations the requirements of the technical colleges.
The contribution of material for, and the compilation of, this report has been
dependent upon the combined efforts of many people, and I wish to record my
thanks to my deputy and other members of the department for their invaluable
help in preparing this report and for their loyal and diligent service during the year.
I would also like to voice my grateful appreciation of the support and encouragement
of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Members of the Health and Education
Committees, and the willing co-operation of my colleagues in other departments.
WILLIAM D. HYDE
Medical Officer of Health
Principal School Medical Officer
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