Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brent]
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Public Health Inspectors
The Deputy Chief Public Health Inspector attended a week-end seminar, one senior inspector
attended a two-day symposium on "Environmental Pollution" and the four senior inspectors attended a
two-day symposium on "Food Control" all of which were arranged by the Association of Public Health
Inspectors. The four senior inspectors also commenced management training at Chiswick Polytechnic in
September the course being one afternoon per week for 25 weeks. One district inspector commenced a course
at Hendon College of Technology leading to the Diploma in Air Pollution Control.
The establishment includes 4 pupil inspectors and during the year three were in post. One commenced
the fourth and last year of training and the other two commenced reading for a degree in environmental
sciences at Aston University, Birmingham. Before proceeding to the University, the two new entrants attended
a five-day residential induction course arranged by the Greater London Whitley Council.
Administrative and Clerical Staff
One senior administrative assistant attended a Management Appreciation Course arranged by the
London Boroughs Management Services Unit and another senior assistant attended the Summer School of
the Association of Health Administrative Officers. Two clerical officers were released one day per week to
study for the Clerical Division Examination at Chiswick Polytechnic.
Other Staff
One senior physiotherapist attended a two-day course on "Normal and Abnormal Development in
Paediatrics" at Guys Hospital. The Health Education Assistant attended an in-service training course and a
two-day seminar both arranged by the London Boroughs' Training Committee.