[Report 1954] / Medical Officer of Health, Chesterfield Borough.

  • Chesterfield (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1954
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    with whom they can chat even if they do not live alone. The Committee’s panel of voluntary visitors call on a number of old people in this position. The chiropody service is increasingly popular for those with foot troubles, and during the year new applications were received for treatment at the reduced fee which several chirpodists agreed to charge. The wheel chairs have continued to be in demand, for temporary loans, and there is a wireless which can be borrowed for short periods. Reference has already been made to the W.V.S. Meals on Wheels Service. In conclusion, the Old People’s Welfare Committee would like to testify to the very good co-operation which is maintained between everyone in the Borough who is engaged in welfare work for the elderly. Medical Examinations. Medical examinations are carried out by the Medical Officers of the Department in connection with new appointments to the Corporation Staff, Student Teachers to Universities and Training Colleges, newly appointed Teachers and other staff appointed imder the Education Committee and in connection with the staff appointed by the Transport Department. During the year under review, 278 medical examinations were carried out. In addition, the Medical Officer of Health makes investigations and carries out examinations in connection with the Corporation’s Workmen’s Sick Pay Scheme. Staff. Dr. Both well left on the 16th September to take up the appoint- ment of Deputy Medical Officer for the County of Oxford, and Dr. H. James commenced on the 17th September. Owing to additional duties in connection with slum clearance and the Housing Repairs and Rents Act, 1954, the Committee agreed to increase the establishment of Sanitary Inspectors. Two new posts were filled by Mr. J. B. Brackenbury and Mr. B. Mayers on the 8th and 9th February respectively. Miss J. Mashman, senior female clerk, resigned on the 13th March on moving to Canterbury Health Department, and her place was filled by promotion in the office and the appointment of a junior clerk.