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SECTION B.
GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE
AREA.
Staffing.
Mr. W. J. Batcheler resigned at the end of November and the
vacancy had not been filled at the end of the year.
The Sanitary Inspectorate was augmented by Mr. W. C. Scales
who commenced duty on 1st April, 1955.
Mr. R. M. Jamieson, Clerical Assistant, resigned on 4th
November, 1955, and at the end of the year the filling of this
vacancy was in abeyance.
Medical Examinations—Staff.
The services of private practitioners are generally utilised. In
particular cases, e.g. an existing employee's suitability for continued
employment, any necessary examinations are carried out by the
Medical Officer of Health, specialist opinion being sought where
required.
During the year arrangements were made for the examination
of 168 (232) employees or prospective employees—52 (58) permanent
and 116 (174) temporary. The 1954 figures are given in
parenthesis.
Public Health Propaganda.
The services of the Central Council for Health Education are
still utilised substantially in this matter. No opportunity is lost
by the staff in giving advice either individually in the course of their
duties or by talks to various local organisations.
During the year also the Public Health Committee decided to
purchase a number of booklets designed initially by the Hornchurch
Home Safety Committee but which contained a substantial amount
of information of primarily a public health nature. These booklets
were given a wide distribution.
Laboratory facilities.
Oldchurch Hospital laboratory with the kind assistance of Dr.
Atkinson is always ready to help us and on exceptional matters
recourse may be had to the Public Health Laboratory at Colindale.
Ambulance Service.
This is carried on under arrangements made by the County
Council.
Maternity and Child Welfare.
The Essex County Council maintained clinics at the following
centres throughout the year:—