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During these investigations the Sanitary Inspectors were often
able to procure in the establishments concerned improvements above
statutory requirements, and this was very useful sanitary work.
Catering Establishments:
The complete inspection of all catering establishments and
licensed premises in the Borough was commenced during 195^ and was
still progressing at the end of the year.
A full report of the results obtained will be available for the
1951 report.
Free Washing Facilities in Public Conveniences:
Representations from the Public Health Committee were made to
the Borough Council towards the end of the year for the consideratior
of free washing facilities in public conveniences. Although this
would be for the use of all ratepayers the principle involved was
that food handlers, such as milk roundsmen, delivery boys etc. should
be encouraged towards personal cleanliness by the availability of
this amenity. The Borough Council agreed to consider making
provision for this service in its forthcoming estimates.
GENERAL HEALTH PROPAGANDA
During the year propaganda on Health was continous. Members of
the Staff gave lectures to Societies, also talks to individuals and
small groups of persons during visits paid to homes, Schools,
Factories, Catering Establishments, Food Shops, etc.
Posters dealing with health subjects of topical interest were
displayed on Borough notice boards; a new supply with change of
subject was obtained every two monthso
A film on Poliomyelitis diagnosis and management was shown in
January to the Public relations Council of the Borough and
representatives from the various Societies and Voluntary Associations.
Dr. Bradley of the Ministry of Health attended in order to explain
any technical matters of the film which might be a little advanced
for a non-expert audience, and he answered all questions raised by
viewers. The film appeared to arouse great interest.
An Industrial Exhibition was held in the Borough during April,
1950, in which the Borough Council took great interest and authorised
preparation of departmental exhibits showing the appropriate
activities of each department. A stand with an illustrated alphabet
to cover the major types of work carried out by the staff of the
Health Department was exhibited and a leaflet was distributed to the
public containing further information. Certain pathological specimen
were also displayed and members of the Staff were available during tb
period of the Exhibition to explain the exhibits to members of the
public and to answer any questions concerning hygiene.
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