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Cervical Cytology
In spite of the work involved in setting up sections of the new
department, it was possible to introduce a pilot scheme for the early
detection of cervical cancer through the co-operative efforts of the
local authority medical officers and the pathologists of two hospitals
in the Borough where schemes were already in progress. Considerable
success has been achieved.
The year has been a momentous one for the new London
Borough of Bromley, and for the Health and Welfare Department
the task has been formidable. The change was accomplished with
a meritorious smoothness in spite of difficulties in resolving
inherited problems. This involved working in cramped conditions,
badly sited in relation to the centre of the Borough and in regard
to proximity to other departments.
I thank my staff, especially the Chief Administrative Officer
and Heads of Sections, for their enthusiasm and work during the
year.
The interest shown by the Mayor and other members of the
Council in the welfare of the staff was greatly appreciated.
The help given by other Chief Officers and departments is
gratefully acknowledged.
Finally, I wish to thank the Chairman and members of the
Health and Welfare Committee for their support and encouragement
throughout the year to me and to every member of my staff.
L. R. L. EDWARDS,
Medical Officer of Health.