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It is again pleasing to report that there was no major illness or any other
untoward effect directly attributable to the strike.
The environmental problems continued as in previous years with housing as
one of the pre-eminent problems in the Borough.
The year was one of unsettlement and anticipation following the Local
Authority Social Services Act in July 1970. The latter part of the year saw the
commencement of work towards re-arrangement of the Department to fit in to the
new Social Services Department which will come into being on the 1st April,
1971. There were also changes necessary because of the Education (Handicapped
Children) Act, 1970. The ultimate effects of this legislation will only be seen
during 1971, and their effects will be reported on in the Annual Report of that
year. At the same time there are movements towards a unified Health Service and
undoubtedly consideration will have to be given to these.
I would again like to express my thanks to the Chairman of the Health
Committee and to the Members for their assistance and help during the year, also
to all the Chief Officers of the Council and their staffs for their help during
the year, and also to the Inner London Education Authority and its officers for
their help and co-operation. I would again stress that although this report
is put out under my name, it could only be written because all the officers of
the Department contribute by their work to the running of the Department, and I
would again take this opportunity of thanking them all for their co-operation
and help.
I am, Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
ROWLAND GWYN DAVIES
Medical Officer of Health