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a7ca23b7-b9ce-489d-888d-1b14b412bcaf | THE WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR (Councillor J. F. Parker, j.p.) Councillor Mrs. E. Brooks (Chairman). Alderman Mrs. J. R. Whiting (Vice-Chairman). Alderman— F. C. Halse, j.p., m.i.o.b. Councillors— Major F. W. Beech, j.p. Mrs. K. Howlett Miss M. Crout, j.p. E. S. W. Langton C. H. Darby Mrs. M. E. Polley Mrs. L. E. Driver Mrs.... |
c838de7d-89a9-44ec-9f20-51b29f2cf30a | Comprising the Members of the Health Committee Councillor Mrs. E. Brooks (Chairman) Alderman Mrs. J. R. Whiting (Vice-Chairman) (Dissolved July, 1948, on transfer of functions to London County Council). 3 PREFACE. To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of the Metropolitan Borough of Woolwich. Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gent... |
c458f8c7-8785-4aeb-a7a3-2d4c49a4dcc1 | There were no deaths from diphtheria and scarlet fever, and only one in the case of measles, one from whooping cough, and one from cerebrospinal fever. During the year under review, there were 10 confirmed cases of poliomyelitis, compared with 23 during the previous year. Of these cases one has spent many months in hos... |
6dc4fee8-fdc8-4965-b0bb-be2f44edcb6e | The total live births which, for many years, have been around 2,000 per annum, rose to 3,193 in 1947 but dropped to 2,527 in 1948, resulting in a comparative birth rate of 22.8 in 1947 and 17.7 in 1948. I am pleased to report that the death rate of 11.0 is the lowest for the Borough since 1938 (10.4). The infant mortal... |
66d975ce-0caa-4ede-8c9a-2b79df46c874 | During the thirty years the Borough Council has been responsible for the maternity and child welfare services of the Borough, the number of infant deaths has fallen from 106 per thousand births in 1918, to a record low level of 27 in 1947—the last full year of control of these services by the Borough Council. There was... |
ef340af3-f9d2-48ce-8510-5bf8cac6b037 | I refer briefly, in an appendix, to the transferred services, but I feel the circumstances warrant special mention. Over a period of some thirty years, the Council, by implementation of legislation by the Central Government, by the practical expression of their own ideals, and by their appreciation of the needs and des... |
a25b8d2a-5df5-4237-a868-00df0f68d0eb | The smoothness of the transfer was evident from the fact that very few of the public were aware of the actual changeover—this surely being a gratifying result of the months of preliminary planning and co-operation of the personnel of all authorities. During the year, the Council gave a great deal of attention to the po... |
a9e8da6b-2b98-4adf-881a-516e390a6e40 | In accordance with the scheme agreed between the London County Council and the Metropolitan Boroughs' Standing Joint Committee, the Council agreed that I should co-operate with the Local Health Authority in the day-to-day administration of their personal health services. At the request of the S.E. Metropolitan Regional... |
f4578231-c836-4963-9cb3-121dc3fdbbed | 5 STAFF The staff of the Health Department at 31st December, was as follows:— Medical Officer of Health— t. standring, m.d., b.s., d.p.h., m.r.c.s., l.r.c.p. |
d42057e3-28cc-46ad-9411-9611479513f6 | Administrative and Clerical— T. H. Prescott (Chief Administrative Assistant) L. J. Allen (Senior Clerk and Committee Clerk) R. S. Hillary Miss E. M. Smith Miss E. C. Nicolson J. Merriman Miss M. N. Prigmore H. R. Hart Miss M. A. Reavil Sanitary Inspectors— C. J. Couch (Chief Sanitary Inspector) H. W. Pendrill F. A. And... |
da6bf3f9-08d9-4424-bc5b-3714ed6eebc1 | (Lond), a.c.g.f.c., f.r.i.c. The Medical Officer of Health is Administrative Tuberculosis Officer and Executive Officer under the Council's Maternity and Child Welfare Schemes. 6 VITAL STATISTICS Table No. 1 contains extracts from the vital statistics for the year, with comparable figures for 1947. Table No. 2 shows de... |
1d2025e1-7ce1-45ce-a190-7c0560a77f6f | 6 Deaths from puerperal causes :— (a) From sepsis - 1 (b) From other maternal causes 1 2 Death rate from puerperal causes per 1,000 total births 043 0.92 Deaths of Infants under one year 74 87 Death rate of Infants under one year of age :— (a) All infants 29.28 27.25 (6) Legitimate infants 26.9 26.7 (c) Illegitimate in... |
935d1088-0556-4d0c-aca3-4e293ef93f85 | It is known that at least 1,883 births took place in Institutions. The birth rate was 17.7, compared with 22.8 in 1947 and 21.6 in 1946. For the year 1948, the birth rate for England and Wales was 17.9. In addition, there were 44 stillbirths, 26 being males and 18 females. Natural Increase in Population (i.e., excess o... |
a0ac8be9-0b99-4541-bbc2-9d1ebb8639b9 | Deaths of Woolwich residents in hospitals in the Borough totalled 300, whilst 361 died in other hospitals within the London area. Of the total number of deaths, 279 were from cancer, of which 138 occurred in males and 141 in females. The total deaths from cancer in 1947 was 260. Of the total of 74 deaths of infants und... |
d8dd5e36-68ca-43d8-aa11-0265375520f3 | 2 and under 5 years. 5 and under 15 years. 15 and under 25 years. 25 and under 35 years. 35 and under 45 years. 45 and under 55 years. 55 and under 65 years. 65 and under 75 years. 75 years and upwards. In Borough Outlying Institu tions. Residents. NonRsdts. All Causes 1573 74 8 10 13 22 38 65 127 224 433 559 323 96 46... |
5f901242-39f6-4e61-b648-9e072ece0109 | — — — — —- — — — — — — — — - - Tuberculosis of Respiratory System 70 — — — 1 8 20 15 10 5 8 3 7 1 30 Other Tuberculosis Diseases 12 1 2 1 1 4 — 1 — — 2 3 1 6 Syphilis 12 — — — — — — — 1 4 5 2 1 - 3 Influenza 1 — — — — — — — - - - 1 - - - Measles 1 — — 1 - - - — - - - - - - - Poliomyelitis and Polioencephalitis - - - - ... |
625cc798-f099-45ad-a911-d685d12689f0 | 60 57 18 81 Diabetes 10 — — — — - - 1 1 - 6 2 4 - 3 Cerebral Haemorrhage, etc. 140 — 1 — — 1 — — 9 21 56 52 27 10 41 Heart Disease 484 — — — — — 2 12 29 65 151 225 91 14 91 Other Circulatory diseases 66 — — 1 1 — — 3 - 10 18 33 10 4 28 Bronchitis 84 1 — 1 — — . |
ba3ae2f1-f2c9-48c3-b6ac-8e7bd5a09eca | 1 8 7 23 43 5 1 14 Pneumonia 57 10 1 2 — — — - 3 3 15 23 17 3 23 Other Respiratory diseases 19 — — — — — — 1 3 6 1 8 3 - 2 Peptic Ulcer 23 — — — 1 — — 1 4 5 6 6 6 1 13 Diarrhoea, etc. |
df7f351d-38e1-48bb-a403-a2d5b0685ae3 | 2 2 — — — — — — — — - - 1 - - Appendicitis 4 — — — — 1 — 2 — — 1 — 2 1 2 Other Digestive diseases 36 1 — — 1 — 3 2 3 4 13 10 13 4 16 Acute and Chronic Nephritis 35 — — — — 1 2 2 3 7 5 15 9 2 13 Puerperal Sepsis and Post-abortive sepsis - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Other Maternal causes 1 - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - 1 Pr... |
5c5faca3-0531-4610-8baf-508ec453ca65 | 38 33 1 1 — — 1 — 1 1 — — 12 8 21 Suicide 8 — — — — 1 — 2 — 2 3 — 1 - 1 Road Traffic Accidents 9 — — — 3 — 1 - 1 1 2 1 2 10 5 Other Violence 33 3 — — 2 2 1 3 1 1 5 15 11 4 12 All other Causes 129 4 2 3 2 3 3 6 11 12 25 58 30 10 49 8 The chief Vital Statistics since 1921 are given in the following Table :— Table No. 3. ... |
b607d5cb-3a3c-4938-820b-da46db01ebc7 | Rate per 1,000 nett Births. N umber. Rate. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 1921 a 141,700 3,197 23.2 197 62 1,594 11.6 b 137,604 1922 a 142,350 2,941 21.3 184 63 1,603 11.6 b 138,254 1923 a 143,530 2,867 20.5 123 43 1,387 9.9 b 140,000 1924 a 144,400 2,590 18.5 168 65 1,543 11.0 b 139,980 1925 a 145,440 2,582 18.3 141 ... |
5eddeff6-b407-4e22-b75c-eba2a1bc700b | 740 1926 a 146,200 2,463 17.4 107 43 1,450 10.2 b 141,900 1927 o 144,770 2,242 15.9 95 42 1,491 10.6 b 140,770 1928 a 146,600 2,269 16.1 114 50 1,554 11.0 b 141,100 1929 a 146,800 2,312 16.3 144 62 1,780 12.6 b 141,600 1930 a 146,800 2,188 15.5 91 42 1,547 10.9 b 141,600 1931 a 147,400 2,155 15.1 128 59 1,654 11.6 b 14... |
dddf9c61-7c8d-4c4c-be6d-749ac4f722cd | 0 123 60 1,635 111 1933 a 146,200 1,857 12.7 116 62 1,634 11.2 1934 a 145,520 2,000 13.7 127 63 1,650 11.3 1935 a 146,400 2,053 14.0 91 44 1,500 10.2 1936 a 146,500 2,017 13.8 121 59 1,649 11.2 1937 a 149,400 2,125 14.2 86 40 1,660 11.1 1938 a 150,900 2,057 13.6 102 50 1,576 10.4 1939 a 150,800 2,133 14.1 103 49 1,592 ... |
6bfd2bef-9a02-4364-95cb-fcadda8852dc | 340 1,846 14.8 66 36 1,854 14.9 1941 b 103,630 1,459 14.0 65 42 1,627 15.7 1942 6 110,140 2,036 18.5 71 34 1,410 12.8 1943 b 112,700 2,174 19.3 77 35 1,558 13.8 1944 6 110,970 2,037 18.3 83 40 1,611 14.5 1945 b 115,270 2,021 17.5 83 41 1,478 12.8 1946 b 134,420 2,903 21.6 91 31 1,531 11.4 1947 6 140,150 3,193 22.8 87 2... |
a070b753-a681-43d5-9ed3-7dd0b9f73ead | 25 1,626 11.6 1948 b 142,800 2,527 17.7 74 29.28 1,573 11.0 a—Total population. b—Civil population. 9 Vital Statistics for 1948 for the Wards of the Borough :— Table No. 4. Wards. Births. Stillbirths. Deaths under 1 year. Deaths at all ages. Legitimate. Number. Illegitimate Number. Number. Number. Number. Dockyard 58 7... |
d22da5e8-c9f1-4611-b54c-c7192124aa7a | George's 155 5 3 9 28 WOOLWICH 418 23 7 18 232 Burrage 109 6 4 2 106 Herbert 183 11 2 2 115 Glyndon 106 7 2 3 88 St. Margaret's 241 13 4 5 171 Central 116 6 3 1 84 St. Nicholas' 203 10 1 9 129 Abbey Wood 181 5 7 4 129 PLUMSTEAD 1,139 58 23 26 822 Well Hall 169 4 4 7 120 Avery Hill 264 8 3 5 171 Sherard 427 17 7 18 228 ... |
bfdc79b0-d2dc-44a4-8ea5-f5d90f22bf02 | Number of persons per acre—17.2. Rateable value (March, 1948)—£1,188,651. Sum represented by a penny rate—£4,790, 10 GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES IN THE AREA. Clinics and Treatment Centres— Woolwich Central Health Centre Child welfare and ante-natal clinic. Sunlight clinic. Physical medicine. Foot clinic. Plums... |
b3ac024e-b03d-47f4-8b4f-43ec3551764b | 137, Alnwick Road, Horn Park Child welfare and ante-natal clinics. Shrewsbury House, Plumstead Child welfare clinics. Turkish Baths, Plumstead High Street Personal cleansing station. Eltham Hill Health Centre, Sherard Rd. Personal cleansing station. Foot clinic. Maxey Road, Plumstead Tuberculosis Dispensary. 11, Carnec... |
785fd7cc-3075-46ea-8ab4-4d8834155b2e | Details of attendances at the various clinics up to the 4th July are as follows:— Centre. Children. Nursing Mothers. Expectant Mothers. Central Health Centre, Woolwich 6,623 1,151 1,572 Lionel Road, Eltham 5,334 1,043 1,101 St. Luke's Church Hall, Westmount Road 5,787 1,193 139 Plumstead Health Centre 5,071 1,091 699 F... |
97285de5-59e5-4d9c-94cd-fabdff2eef7e | The clinics were well attended, and 1,904 inspections were carried out during the first six months of the year. Health Visiting. The number of visits paid by Health Visitors to children under five years of age daring the first half of the year was 13,403 ; the total number of visits was 13,694. Child Life Protection. T... |
b9f6277f-6291-45c9-94f9-109349738726 | The distribution of the Government fruit juices and cod liver oil was continued at certain welfare centres. Artificial Sunlight Clinic. A total of 5,649 treatments were given at this clinic during the first six months of the year. Midwifery Service. This is administered in London by the London County Council. No substa... |
2cf6ae8b-d438-45e2-87bd-a8ae779875ae | During the first half of 1948, 155 Woolwich mothers were admitted to the British Hospital for Mothers and Babies, and 30 mothers to the Memorial Hospital under the Council's scheme. Professional Nursing in the Home. The provision of nursing assistance in the homes of patients suffering from certain infectious diseases,... |
aa213dd8-01b5-4519-bec8-bc0c79cb3da2 | Of the children who were Schick-tested during this period, readings confirmed that 1,443 children had been successfully immunised. There were 96 re-injections. 12 Whooping Cough. During the same period, 608 children received injections. Supply of Insulin to Persons Suffering from Diabetes. The number of patients who re... |
122134a6-82f9-49f6-967f-011b990a866d | Of those born in hospital, 2 died during the first twentyfour hours and 52 survived at the end of four weeks. Of those born in private houses, 2 died during the first twenty-four hours and 6 survived at the end of four weeks. No applications for the loan of draught-proof cots or other equipment or for the services of t... |
1adab9d4-fa99-4f4e-9992-fc62f6e58305 | Attendances at this clinic totalled 4,155 during the period 1st January to 4th July. Foot Clinics. The control of the Council's foot clinics passed to the London County Council in July, 1948. During the early part of the year the Borough Council extended the scope of the chiropody services in the Borough by the setting... |
f77e615b-2047-452f-a045-e876a91e3cd2 | Of these, 659 were successfully vaccinated. The total number of successful primary vaccinations during the same period was 1,004. Vaccination continues to be available either through the patient's own doctor or the local health authority clinics. 13 Health Propaganda. In addition to the normal health education work of ... |
f48ccbdc-5e05-4e6f-8f44-d8f740855dec | The home help service, however, has been able to assist greatly, but cannot be regarded as a solution of the problem. The London County Council hope by March, 1950, to acquire or erect premises in the Plumstead area, to provide additional accommodation for elderly and infirm persons. A scheme prepared by the County Cou... |
e8c6152b-3b62-4ed9-bcc3-0623bc973296 | Where difficulty is experienced, and in the opinion of the Council removal is necessary in the interests of the persons concerned, or the general public, the Council can apply for an Order to a Court, requiring removal to suitable premises for a period, in the first instance, of not more than three months. However, act... |
755b14f7-f081-4bb3-abd3-1a1e7ce54ad4 | During the year, 26,246 inspections, including re-inspections, were carried out by the Sanitary Inspectors. The nature of these inspections is shown in Table No. 5, and details of nuisances abated are given in Table No. 6. The number of intimation notices served as a result was 2,696, and the number of statutory notice... |
e33b6c5e-04a0-4183-87e1-9d76085b743d | 406 Theatres and cinemas 47 Houses re Smallpox contacts 17 Urinals accessible to the public 223 Houses re verminous cases . 3,762 Women's lavatories 122 Houses re scabies cases 284 Miscellaneous 3,173 Houses re other diseases 44 Table No. 6. Dirty conditions 516 Drainage defects 1,338 Damp conditions 2,311 Water closet... |
db4d3d4c-eb58-4061-9f0e-d0d3b703fd94 | Wells. There are now only eight wells in use in the Borough, and these are used chiefly for trade and kindred purposes. Eradication of Bed Bugs. In the last Annual Report, reference was made to the commencement of the use of D.D.T. in cases of infestation by bed bugs. Before discussing this insecticide further, referen... |
25198ff2-5f50-4dca-b2cf-1719dc10bbf9 | The substances tried were orthodichlorbenzene, methylene chloride, sulphur dioxide, washed heavy naptha, and lethane. The use of all these substances was limited by the transient nature of the lethal action. No fault could be found in the "knock down" capacity, but reinfestations followed where bugs and their eggs had ... |
a0d0435b-fe00-44f9-8b81-36137080b566 | Pyrethrum insecticides were practically unobtainable, as the limited supplies were strictly controlled by the Government, mainly for use by the Services. It can be said, however, that in spite of all the difficulties, the bug problem remained under control, and the post-war period has not shown any increase in infestat... |
397c0999-8fc6-4754-8806-f6f6e39bc1b1 | From the published results, and from discussions with persons concerned in the experimental work, it appeared that considerable progress had been made in the search for the ideal disinfestant and its practical applications in the municipal field. It was felt that the time was now ripe for a change over to the newer sub... |
472d0254-08be-46bb-9bbb-d8d123b1c14c | It attacks the nervous system and is toxic both by ingestion and by penetrating the surface of the insects through nerve endings and between body segments. D.D.T. will not kill the eggs of insects, neither does it act as a repellent. A careful assessment of its toxicity to animals and man was carried out by leading tox... |
4ac0d1da-7a22-4c5a-8ba5-29b73c8b449c | The latter, however, is very unstable and can be broken down by exposure to light, heat, or air, whereas D.D.T. is very stable and has persistent lethal effect over long periods after application. 16 In the early trials in this Borough, D.D.T. Concentrate was diluted with ordinary Pool burning oil to make a 5 per cent.... |
3b3389b7-0c19-4968-9d37-1b77d5f77803 | Eyeshields are also worn when working in confined spaces ; and the ordinary overalls have been found to be a sufficient protection for the body, without causing the men to become unduly hot. The hands are protected with a proprietary " barrier cream," a small amount of which is rubbed over the hands and arms until dry,... |
82f3aeb9-eeb9-4171-bcd2-8ba8c956dc35 | It is therefore unnecessary to remove any of the woodwork (architraves, skirtings, picture rails and the like) as heretofore ; the bugs which may be hiding behind these fittings will eventually have to come out in search of food, and they are therefore bound to come in contact with the lethal surface. Nor is it now con... |
64d5c4f5-3f3f-47a1-ae11-dabfea0c9332 | Apparatus. A spray of approximately half-gallon of solution to 1,000 square feet of wall surfaces, plus one foot of the floor and ceiling nearest to the walls, together with bedsteads, springs, frames, and both sides of mattresses, has to be applied. Even in a comparatively small room, this involves the use of a consid... |
8a761fa7-3768-4f78-9f32-3a12a3c31c46 | In order to overcome the objections to the former types of apparatus, and to enable the operators to concentrate on their work without undue fatigue, frequent interruptions for refilling, and wastage, it was decided to obtain a power-driven 17 apparatus which could be used in any circumstances, and which would be indep... |
44130e27-efae-470c-894b-e01363301b11 | There are other connections on the "pressure tank" which can be used for an additional spray gun or for a "powder blower" (for use where dry powder has to be spread instead of liquid). The spray gun has an extension arm fitted which enables the operator to reach the highest parts of the room without the use of ladders ... |
cb6a04a0-94d9-47c2-adaa-882bea9c8c46 | As was the case with the earlier methods of treatment, routine re-inspections of premises which have been treated are carried out by the women Sanitary Inspectors, in order to determine the success or otherwise of the treatment. Disinfestation with Hydrogen Cyanide. The Sanitary Inspector in charge of disinfestation in... |
872860e6-3d14-48df-8814-39746364337f | During the year 62 removals were carried out in this way. Occasionally, requests are received from the London County Council for similar treatments to be carried out on furniture belonging to new tenants of County Council houses. During the year one such removal was carried out. Control of Insect Pests other than Vermi... |
17528853-3605-4c5c-8eae-5fb3f8a468d8 | During the year, disinfestation 18 was carried out in 56 such cases, on payment, in connection with infestations of cockroaches and black beetles (12), crickets (10), flies (1), carpet beetles (I), woodworm (7), moths (23), weevils (1) and mites (1). Routine spraying of areas where mosquitoes are likely to breed was al... |
0dbd948a-ee07-4ca1-9406-a31492a1ff3d | The number of dwelhng houses which were inspected and recorded under the Housing (Consolidated) Regulations, 1925, was 103. Demolition Orders were made under Section 11 of the Housing Act, 1936, in respect of 8 houses, and 2 houses were the subject of Closing Orders. During the year, 608 cases of overcrowding under the... |
8f47805c-0a62-41d8-9ca9-f881d5027800 | Squatters. Many of the squatters who, in previous years occupied two army camps, left for various reasons, and at the end of the year 29 families were still in occupation. Although all reasonable adaptations and additions had been carried out, the accommodation could never have been made wholly satisfactory, and as eac... |
f49142a6-83e8-4b6c-962c-f0c254a6b6bf | In addition to the systematic surface treatment, treatment of the sewers is carried out, there being two maintenance treatments and one test baiting each year. Results of the treatments continue to be satisfactory and indicate their worth in keeping the rat population of the Borough at a low level. The total number of ... |
b262aada-631b-43dc-9b69-cd6e387f4cb2 | Of the samples taken, on analysis it was found that two samples did not conform to the prescribed standard of cleanliness, soluble chlorine in the form of chlorides being 13 parts and 10 parts respectively per 100,000 in excess of the maximum laid down in the Regulations. In both cases, the manufacturers stated that th... |
79c7f2e4-9713-4ad5-885f-9e6ace572e26 | Smoke Abatement. During the period under review, 47 observations were made in the Borough and two notices were served in respect of offences. In both cases the nuisance was abated forthwith and no further action was necessary. Legal Proceedings. There were 17 prosecutions under the Public Health (London) Act, 1936, and... |
31182907-3543-49c8-b671-04990c83cb37 | During the year, 14 applications for the issue of a certificate under the provisions of the above Acts were considered by the Health Committee, and in 8 cases certificates that the premises were not in a reasonable state of repair were issued to the applicants. Common Lodging Houses. These are licensed annually by the ... |
7316a628-ef87-4e88-83ff-5234ed96b405 | Under Section 50 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, which came into force on the 5th July, it is the duty of the Council as Sanitary Authority to arrange for the burial or cremation or any person who has died or been found dead in their area, where it appears to the Council that no other suitable arrangements have b... |
73c56f66-b1d8-4ce7-a1e8-f72b8f772137 | Written Notices. Occupiers prosecuted. (i) Factories in which Sections I, 2, 3, 4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities 45 96 14 - (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority 335 214 26 - (in) Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excl... |
e70abe97-2d53-4f25-b0a7-83546178b2ce | Want of cleanliness 14 14 2 — — Overcrowding 1 1 — — — Inadequate ventilation 3 3 1 — — Sanitary Conveniences:— (a) Insufficient 5 5 — 2 — (6) Unsuitable or defective 21 21 4 - (c) Not separate for sexes 3 3 — — — Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to Outwork) 7 7 3 - - Total 54 54 6 6 — 21... |
6045b4ef-f09a-4dc7-8034-bb5d3fe49b72 | The Public Analyst has furnished the following figures, showing the percentage of fat found in each sample of milk submitted during 1948, with comparative figures for 1947 :— Number of Samples. 1948. 1947. 4.5 per cent, and over 0 0 4 per cent, and under 4.5 per cent. 2 4 3.5 per cent, and under 4 per cent. 102 157 3 p... |
2f5870c3-0421-4096-b08d-1d6eeff984a6 | The phosphatase test for adequate heat treatment was satisfied in 160 samples, and the methylene blue test for the keeping quality of milk in 52 samples. Only 1 sample failed to satisfy the phosphatase test, the methylene blue test being satisfied in all cases. Under the Milk (Special Designations) Regulations, 21 Prin... |
80c41b00-8a53-4186-950c-8eb0ec00a4f8 | The one slaughterhouse in use in the Borough during the year is under contract to the Ministry of Food and, due to the concentration of slaughtering at these premises, the equivalent of the full-time services of more than three Inspectors was required for the inspection of carcases. Compared with the previous year, som... |
f043164f-a7d4-41ec-a101-4e540241db7e | Sheep or Lambs. Pigs. Number killed 10,639 3,678 3,257 17,985 256 Number inspected 10,639 3,678 3,257 17,985 256 All Diseases except Tuberculosis:— Whole carcases condemned 21 3 5 1 Carcases part condemned 6,001 3 744 15 Percentage of number inspected affected 42% 18% 4% 6.5% Tuberculosis only:— Whole carcases condemne... |
2c8a3714-8037-48c1-9b50-98bd290f8862 | However, only 208 whole carcases or 19 per cent, of the total number of cattle inspected, had to be condemned. Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933. Eleven licences were granted to persons to act as slaughterers. Premises where Food is Prepared or Offered for Sale. Amongst their other duties, five Inspectors are specially co... |
12565cd3-cb9c-4043-a127-8338aa91244f | In addition to canteens, there are some 240 restaurants and eating houses in the Borough. Analysis of Food and Drugs. During the year, the Public Analyst analysed 902 samples, including 573 informal and 329 formal. Of these, 17 informal and 13 formal samples were reported to be adulterated, giving a percentage adultera... |
996efc9d-a198-4cae-81fd-7a497a0ab65b | The samples found to be adulterated were as follows:—Milk, 5; ketchup, 4; syrup of figs, 2; gelatine, 2; orange crush, 2; glauber salt, 2; beef sausage meat, 2; pate de foie, 1; sausage meat, 1; ground ginger, 1; iodine, 1; bloater paste, 1; frying fat, 1 ; cream sponge, 1 ; slab fruit cake, 1 ; beef sausages, 1 ; sala... |
2b8e6ac1-e588-4da4-aba4-f2627756634d | While in several cases the symptoms were acute, in the majority there was transitory discomfort only. Nearly all cases recovered rapidly and there were no deaths. Difficulty in tracing the causal organism with certainty is frequent. This is illustrated by the fact that of the many faecal specimens examined, in only thr... |
4078e9c3-d402-457c-9400-a7d9f55f5a28 | 15, Woolwich New Road, Woolwich. Certificates of suitability in respect of basement bakehouses at 46, Hudson Road, Plumstead, and 24, Burrage Road, Plumstead, which premises had been closed since the last review, were not granted. Ice Cream. During the year, 882 inspections of ice cream premises were made. Twenty sampl... |
e0d537bb-fd11-4990-a206-14d3aba0b6c0 | Of the 20 samples which were submitted to the test, 7 were in Grade 1, 6 in Grade 2, and 7 in Grade 3. In those cases where the grading was low, repeat samples were taken and the manufacturing methods investigated and advice given as necessary. Owing to grave difficulties in the supply of certain essential recording in... |
ebca8e15-d4a5-41f3-b452-194f8dedf041 | 24 PREVALENCE AND CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. Incidence. The numbers of eases of notifiable infectious diseases which occurred during the year, after correction of diagnosis were as follows:— Table No. 8 Notification of Infectious Diseases (excluding Tuberculosis) 1948. Diseases. Number of Cases (after correction o... |
f4fc5124-6dcf-49a1-86a5-267984d4100f | Fever (including Paratyphoid Fever) 1 — — — — — — 1 — — — — Puerperal Fever 3 — - — — — — 1 1 — — 1 Puerperal Pyrexia 28 - - - - - - 23 5 — — - Erysipelas 30 — — — — 1 — 2 4 18 5 - Smallpox — - - - - - - - - - - - Pneumonia 160 17 22 8 6 6 4 17 16 35 26 3 Malaria 1 — — — — — — 1 — — — — Ophthalmia Neonatorum 6 6 — — — ... |
4202ea68-2d13-4009-921b-20f601ed5940 | Cerebrospinal Meningitis 12 5 3 1 1 - — - — 1 1 — Poliomyelitis 10 1 1 - 1 6 — 1 - - — - Polio-encephalitis — - - - - - - - - - — - Zymotic Enteritis 62 34 16 5 3 1 — - - 1 1 1 Measles 1,597 60 385 442 673 18 2 5 2 1 — 9 Whooping Cough 577 51 136 172 204 5 - 5 1 2 - 1 Scabies 122 2 4 3 21 14 5 18 7 5 1 42 25 Scabies. T... |
717e2428-465d-401e-8123-97a2080ecad1 | The drop in scabies cases and consequently in treatments required, has been as remarkable as the rise in the early part of the war. The Scabies' Order, 1941, which was introduced as an emergency war-time measure to combat an exceptional increase of scabies, ceased to be operative from the 1st January, 1948. All possibl... |
b103843c-5b08-41cd-b3e8-6a0a5051616d | The number of primary notifications during the year was 230, compared with 297 in 1947. The number of persons examined for the first time was 2,016 (1,968 in 1947), and of these 169 were found to be tuberculous. There were 1,508 cases on the register at the end of the year, being an increase of 70 on the number on the ... |
f781ac93-336a-409d-ac5f-4baff0c7ddd9 | The work of the Dispensary at Maxey Road, Plumstead, and the branch Dispensary at 11, Carnecke Gardens, Eltham, during the period 1st January to 4th July, 1948, is shown below in tabular form:— Number of contacts examined 232 Number of contacts found to be tuberculous 4 Total number of attendances 5,265 Number of patie... |
852073ef-e291-4ab5-9208-ed66170623eb | The artificial pneumo-thorax clinic at St. Nicholas' Hospital continued its work during the year. The total number of attendances at the clinic was 2,035. Clinics at other London hospitals were attended by 87 patients, who received 2,024 refills. The number of applications for maintenance allowances received up to the ... |
eaa4c317-ccb4-488c-bfab-6b46c16d17d3 | The funds come from interest on investments; donations from both employees of firms in the Borough and from private sources; and by the sale of Christmas Seals. It will be noted that the work carried out at the Dispensaries has again increased, but that there is a gratifying fall in the number of notifications, of deat... |
3ae2e356-e680-46fb-8117-ddaccacdc766 | Disinfection and Disinfestation. Infected articles of bedding, clothing, etc., and articles infested with bugs are disinfected at the Council's Disinfecting Station, White Hart Road, Plumstead; but the personal clothing of persons treated at the two Cleansing Stations is disinfected at those two stations. During the ye... |
54fe9cfd-aafd-4e3f-8dc6-11cbee693a34 | Part of the premises of the Turkish Baths was adapted as a Cleansing Station as a temporary measure after the destruction in 1941 of the former cleansing station at White Hart Road. Pending fruition of a plan for the erection of a combined cleansing and disinfecting station the premises at the Turkish Baths were struct... |
b199e2e8-f4c3-4659-8b8c-b47369e382cc | Number of cases 10 35 438 1,212 86 88 1,869 Number of treatments 10 35 442 1,227 85 98 1,897 27 Treatment of Scabies. PreSchool children. Schoolchildren. Adults. Total. Boys. Girls. Boys. Girls. Men. Women. Number of cases 31 30 75 79 84 128 427 Number of treatments 39 43 118 128 132 207 667 APPENDIX National Health Se... |
d6e79058-5cf2-492e-9747-43b6005bf391 | The Tuberculosis Dispensary service, came under the control of the S.E. Regional Hospitals Board ; but at the request of the Board the Council continued the local administration of this service on an " Agency " basis to 31st December, 1949. The transfer of these services included the transference of staff and employees... |
a1adc92c-ad8c-4634-b28b-ca51de87bb19 | M. E. Forrest Miss F. E. Frederick Miss K. Leney Miss E. Little Miss M. W. McCaffery Miss F. Pearce Miss A. L. Peirson Miss E. M. Plummer Miss M. Reynolds Mrs. B. C. Seager Miss E. M. Tibbits Miss M. V. Tongue Miss A. E. Trussler Miss M. E. Williams (Miss F. E. Frederick was transferred on the 12th April, having been a... |
aa7c9942-9272-412c-8410-08e0eb64e8a4 | J. M. Reeve K. D. Reeve Nurse-Masseuses: Miss L. Redman Miss M. G. Roberts Miss D. F. Wright 28 Clerical : Miss M. R. A. Austin D. Buck Miss O. E. Carty Mrs. C. Fletcher A. E. Goad Miss P. Kilpatrick Mrs. B. W. King J. W. Lewington Miss E. Newman Miss E. M. Page L. J. Pike Miss J. G. Shreer Miss A. G. Smith Mrs. M. V. ... |
67763eb0-abba-4938-8d9e-ff6a77e4a419 | The following buildings or tenancies were taken over by the local health authority:— Woolwich. Central Health Centre, Market Street; North Woolwich Maternity and Child Welfare Centre, Fernhill Street. Plumstead. Plumstead Health Centre, Plumstead High Street. Slade Maternity and Child Welfare Centre, Timbercroft Lane. ... |
2be727d3-fe67-4667-b751-660b0cfca477 | The original plans for this Centre provided for the following services:—Physical Medicine and artificial sunlight; tuberculosis ; chiropody and cleansing of verminous persons. On the appointed day this building, which was temporarily finished during the war for use as a gas cleansing station, was in use as a Cleansing ... |
8ba3a061-dad5-4e27-a624-0faf8a8a2931 | Most of the babies supplied with milk were brought fortnightly to be weighed, and on one afternoon a week advice was given to mothers regarding their babies. This depot, therefore, was the fore-runner of the present extensive welfare centre service. The depot was closed in July, 1909. 29 Infant consultations continued ... |
d337f2b3-2278-44d2-943b-11092ef199f5 | Hitherto, only infants under one year had been dealt with, but the scheme envisaged covered the child from birth to school age. A scheme was accordingly submitted, and embraced the provision of an antenatal clinic for expectant mothers, the appointment of an Assistant Medical Officer to conduct the infant consultations... |
0b967566-8f50-4363-b202-55b2f1db0dea | John's Hall, North Woolwich ; and at the American Red Cross Centre, Plumstead High Street. A voluntary centre was opened in Woolwich High Street, and the Council supplied the doctor and health visitor. The Assistant Medical Officer also acted as Medical Officer for the day nursery in Kingsman Street. Early in 1920 prov... |
2428c2fd-7bab-4243-b8fa-a776b2fe7bbd | It provided for the establishment of a Maternity and Child Welfare Committee, stipulating that it must include at least two women, and that, subject to two-thirds of the members being Councillors, persons specially qualified by training or experience might be appointed as members. I quote from the circular of the Local... |
05e0a7ab-3f14-40b7-a8e5-83c013b6621a | The additional services for which the grant is now available are chiefly:— Hospital treatment for children up to five years of age; Lying-in houses; 30 Home helps; Provision of food for expectant and nursing mothers and children up to five years of age; Creches and day nurseries; Convalescent homes; Homes for the child... |
dec8af27-2e47-4d9f-b736-1b6b46f809e5 | A similar Agreement was made with the Memorial Hospital in 1928 for 66 cases. In 1927 the Memorial Hospital in the Borough was opened. The Council made a grant of £30,000 to assist the hospital in providing the maximum service as soon as possible after opening. In 1931 the first combined Maternity and Child Welfare and... |
4ff7b6e3-44a8-4210-b307-47e4bd2ced67 | In 1934, the Council, with the co-operation of local medical practitioners, started a scheme for the immunisation of children against diphtheria. The service has been continued and expanded ever since. Its success is shown by the fact that an estimated 74 per cent, of the mid-1947 child population are immunised, and by... |
d2212935-8fbe-4ed2-bf00-21e63d742245 | Often the war-time emergency services and the health services were conducted side by side—some members of the staff being engaged on both forms of activity. The depletion of the permanent staff for various forms of national service necessitated the employment of temporary staff. Evacuation of children and expectant mot... |
1099be0f-d4e6-4d09-a47e-0d216bc1822b | Infant Mortality rate (under 1 year). Neo-natal Mortality rate. Maternal Mortality rate (per 1,000 births). No. (nett rate) 1906 3,549 29.8 109 41 2.25 7 3,330 27.8 112 42 0.60 8 3,176 26.0 94 38 0.63 9 2,947 24.5 82 30 2.03 10 2,842 23.6 85 37 1.40 11 2,810 23.1 97 33 3.91 12 2,776 22.8 75 33 1.44 13 2,833 23.1 80 32 ... |
7c2b320d-a926-40c7-98e4-4571d9e51196 | 9 95 30 2.92 16 3,068 23.5 69 34 4.89 17 2,718 20.6 79 33 5.15 18 2,548 19.0 106 42 5.89 19 2,737 20.1 86 43 4.75 20 2,658 26.9 61 28 3.01 21 3,197 23.2 62 23 3.13 22 2,941 21.3 63 29 2.04 23 2,867 20.5 43 25 1.74 24 2,590 18.5 65 27 3.86 25 2,582 18.3 55 25 3.48 26 2,463 17.4 43 22 2.44 27 2, |
4cb5546d-bb1b-4516-a0ec-0acf724e5d34 | 242 15.9 42 23 2.68 28 2,269 16.1 50 23 5.73 29 2,312 16.3 62 27 6.06 30 2,188 15.5 42 20 3.66 31 2,155 15.1 59 29 3.71 32 2,054 14.0 60 25 2.92 33 1,857 12.7 62 34 3.29 34 2,000 13.7 63 28 1.50 35 2,053 14.0 44 19 1.46 36 2,017 13.8 59 22 2.47 37 2,125 14.2 40 17 1.41 38 2,057 13.6 50 23 0. |
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