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

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Walthamstow 1949

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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"The Helps themselves are gratified to know they bring a
great measure of comfort to the sick, and are happy in a worthwhile
job. Their standard of work is high and during the
last few years their status has soared in public and professional
opinion.
"From the organiser's point of view there are, of course,
snags, but certainly none which cannot be overcome in time.
It has been pointed out on more than one occasion how
disappointing it is to both patient and Help that the Organiser
does not visit more frequently to admire the decided progress
achieved by the Help, but pressure of work does not permit
of more than essential visits being paid. There are still
improvements to be made, but apart from minor up and downs
this Service has run surprisingly smoothly over the past twelve
months, despite gathering momentum every day.
"Undoubtedly through public demand this Service has
come to stay and develop even further"