[Report 1925] / Medical Officer of Health, Droylsden U.D.C.

  • Droylsden (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1925
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Credit: [Report 1925] / Medical Officer of Health, Droylsden U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    40 suspeotofl to he suffering, from Venereal DiRoase, for exam- ination, such examination being carried out free rd charge. Medical practitioners (approved for this purpose) are also suj)])Iied gratuitously with arsenobenzol compounds, and can consult free C'f cost with the Medical Officer of a Treatment Centre. Maternity and Child Welfare. The Lancashire County Council are the supervising authority under the Midwives Act, and the pi’ovisions of these statutes are carried out entirely by them. A Maternity and. Child Welfare Centre, established m 1916, is conducted by the Lancashire County Council, as is also the School Medical Service. Upon the receipt of notifications of Puerperal Fever, prompt inquiries are instituted, and the result of the investi- gation transmitted to the County Medical Officer, who at his discretion causes further inquiries to be made by the County Inspector of Midwives. Disinfection of the clothing and equipment of a midwife who has been in attendance upon a case of Puerperal Fever is insisted upon. Conclusion. In conclusion I wish to convey my thanks to the various Officials of the Council who have helped me in the fulfil- ment of my duties during the course of the year, and in particular I must place on record my keen appreciation of the loyal co-operation and valuahle services of the Sanitary Inspector in the active administration of the Public HeaHh work in the District. I am. Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, K. FALCONER, M.D., D.P.H., Medical Officer of Health.