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Midwives.
There are 10 midwives practising in the district who were
appointed by the Essex County Council, and are available to act in
the capacity of midwife, and of maternity nurse, under the supervision
of a registered medical practitioner.
In addition there are 4 District Nurse-Midwives, 2 Independent
Midwives and 1 Independent Maternity Nurse practising in the area.
Nursing in the Home.
In addition to the District Nurse-Midwives there are 4 District
Nurses working in the district.
National Assistance Act, 1948, Section 47.
No action was taken during the year under this head.
Superannuation Examinations—Staff.
The services of private practitioners are secured for these examinations
save in instances where an existing employee's suitability
for continued employment is in question, which examinations are
carried out by the Medical Officer of Health.
During the year arrangements were made for the examination
of 230 employees or prospective employees (59 permanent and 171
temporary).
SECTION C.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREAWater.
A main supply was provided during the year to premises (including
cafes) on the Southend Arterial Road, A.127. Efforts were
continued to secure a similar provision for certain parts of the rural
portion of Upminster.
The South Essex Waterworks Company were good enough to
supply us with the following particulars :—
" The water supply of the whole of your area has been satisfactory
in quality and quantity.
Bacteriological and chemical examinations are made of the
raw water, of the water in its various stages of treatment
and of the water going into supply.
A total of over 3,800 chemical, bacteriological and
biological examinations have been made and all water going
into supply was wholesome.
In addition, analyses have also been made of samples
obtained from consumers' taps in the various parts of the
Company's district, including that of your Council, and all
proved to be satisfactory.