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It is sad to record the death of Mrs. Paddon, who was one of the two
founder members of the llford Federation of Voluntary Welfare Workers
in 1914, and retired in 1951, when she was chairman of the Cecil Hall
Centre.
I must draw attention to the various reports of specialists and other
officers that are included herein. Such are the Foot Survey by Dr. O'Connor
Wilson, and the discussion of problems of the aged by Miss Copping;
this latter report shows how superficial is the diagnosis that all the troubles
of the old people are caused by their children's neglect.
I acknowledge the continued efficiency of my staff and the full cooperation
of the chief officers and their departments throughout the year
and in the provision of some of the statistics in this report. I would like
to express my thanks to the Members of the Council, especially to the
Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen and Members of the Committees and SubCommittees
of the llford Borough Council and Essex County Council with
whom I work.
I have the honour to be
Your obedient Servant,
I. GORDON,
Medical Officer of Health.