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Chingford 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]
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34.
Scabies
✓
No persons wore in need of treatment during the year at the
Scabies Treatment Centre.
National Assistance Act, 1948
(a) Section 47 No statutory action was required under
Section 47 of this Act during the year. Several aged and infirm
persons who came to the notice of the department accepted voluntary
admission to hospital or were provided with a Home Help to assist
them.
(b) Section 50 The Chingford Council took action under this
section in one instance during the year. The whole of the cost of
burial of the person concerned was recovered by the Council.
Medical Examinations.
During the year 20 examinations were carried out by me in
respect of the Superannuation and Sick Pay Scheme of the Chingford
Corporation. In addition, 48 medical examinations were carried out
in respect of Essex County Council staff.