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The extension of the Borough, which is referred to
under Section A of the Report, will undoubtedly materially
increase the work and time occupied in visiting by Health
Visitors and Sanitary Inspectors, as the new added area
is developed.
Work in connection with Maternity and Child Welfare
and under the Children and Young Persons Act has been
fully maintained by the Health Visitors, two of whom have
continued to use their own bicycles, thus saving valuable
time in home visiting, following up and school visiting.
The work of the Sanitary Inspectors in connection
with Housing has been particularly heavy and the results
achieved must be regarded as highly satisfactory.
At the same time the inspection of Meat and Foods
and the work involved in General Sanitation has been kept
up to a high standard.
There has been no change in Staff, but Dr. Ruth C.
Townshend tendered her resignation as Medical Officer to
the Ante Natal Clinic to take effect at the end of the year,
owing to extension of her work at Carshalton, where she
is Medical Officer for Maternity and Child Welfare.
All will regret she finds herself unable to continue her
special work in Kingston, where for four years she has
proved herself a most efficient and popular Medical Officer.
I thank the Staff for their willing assistance at all times.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
E. W. MATTHEWS,
Medical Officer of Health.