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Health Department,
Council House, Hounslow.
April, 1921.
To the Chairman and Members of the Heston and Isleworth
Urban District Council.
Gentlemen,
The Annual Report presented herewith follows the plan required
by the Ministry of Health as set forth in their Memorandum of
Instructions on the subject for the year 1920.
As a result of my report to the Maternity and Child Welfare
Committee on the need for greater co-ordination of Health
Services, it was decided in the early part of the year to delegate
to one Committee the duties previously assigned to the Health
Committee, the Medical Inspection Sub-Committee of the Education
Committee and the Maternity and Child Welfare Committee. This
is a step forward towards the unification of Health Services rendered
in this district.
Several changes took place in the staff of the Health Department,
including the appointment of Dr. Eva Cairns Roberts in
place of Dr. Simpson, resigned, the appointment of an additional
Health Visitor and a municipal Midwife. Other changes connected
with the clerical staff together with marked increases of work in
the several sections, necessitated greater efforts on the part of the
staff generally, and, I am happy to say, were put forth cheerfully
and willingly. I take this opportunity of thanking all for their
loyal and efficient service.
In conclusion, I beg to express my deep appreciation to the
Council for the kind consideration shewn me during the year.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
W. A. BERRY,
Medical Officer of Health.