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27.
SANITARY CIRCUI,STANCES (Contd.)
problems, and through no fault of their own due to the complexity of official
bodies in this modern society, often they know not where to go for advice
and here the Public Health Inspector has developed the role of a walking
citizens advice bureau. It is fair to say that in assisting- and offering
advice to these people, a great deal of confidence is often inspired between
them and the public health inspector, a factor of paramount importance in
his day to day duties.
This is particularly important as the Public Health Inspector is the
only Statutory Officer of the Council who is entitled to enter all manner
of premises on his official duties (apart from the Medical Officer of
Health).
These remarks apply particularly to the aged persons in the Borough,
often living on their own, and the Public Health Inspector is in no small
measure responsible for improving their lot, often by persuading owners and
others to carry out certain works which could not possibly be enforced under
legislation.
Very close liaison is enjoyed between the Public Health Inspectors
the Borough Welfare Officers, and. all engaged in trying to improve the lot
of aged persons who may require help and assistance.