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Borough of Malden and Coombe
ANNUAL REPORT
of
THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH
1953
Public Health Department,
Municipal Offices,
New Malden.
July, 1954.
To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of the
Borough of Malden and Coombe.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have the honour to submit my Annual Report for the year
1953 which has been prepared in accordance with Ministry of
Health Circular 42/51.
The health of the district remains good and the vital statistics
compare favourably with those of the country as a whole.
During the year a great deal of work has been done by the
department for the welfare of old people and there have been
several cases in which it has been possible to provide adequate
care and attention for those in need of it. Consequently it has not
been necessary to take any action under section 47 of the National
Assistance Act, 1948, which provides for the compulsory removal
to hospital of this type of case.
Continued vigilance has been maintained in the inspection
of all food and catering establishments in the Borough. As a
result the standard generally is quite high and improvements are
continually being carried out.
Mr. S. J. T. Wood, Mr. Tunbridge's Deputy since 1949, was
promoted to the post of Chief Sanitary Inspector in June, 1953,
and the change over was effected without interruption of the
smooth running of the department.
In conclusion I should like to thank the Chairman and
members of the Public Health Committee for their helpful cooperation
and the staff of the department for the efficiency with
which they have carried out their duties.
I am,
Mr. Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors,
Your obedient servant,
J. B. MORWOOD,
Medical Officer of Health