London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Stepney 1940

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]

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shelters and supervision of their staff, control of emergency
mortuaries, provision and supervision of motor transport for
the Casualty Services, arrangements for meals, canteens,
laundry, disinfection, medical inspection etc. Rotas of the
staff also undertook night duty at the Civil Defence Report
and Control Centre and many other incidental duties.
I desire to express my thanks to the Chairman and
members of all Committees associated with the work of this
Department and my gratitude to the staff for the splendid
work they have put in and the cordial assistance they have
given me during a very trying and difficult year.
I am,
Your Worship, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant.
F.R.O'SHIEL
Medical Officer of Health.