[Report 1944] / Medical Officer of Health, Bexhill U.D.C. Borough.
- Bexhill (England). Urban District Council.
- Date:
- 1944
Licence: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Credit: [Report 1944] / Medical Officer of Health, Bexhill U.D.C. Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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![The most noticeable change in the Borough has been the return of the population resulting in the rapid re-occupation of empty premises and the general clearing up of the tov/n» Until the flying-bomb period resulted in so much further damage to property the outlook as regards repairs and maintenance to property was quite hopeful. However, war damage repairs ha.ve absorbed almost all available labour, and only the most urgent v/ork has been called for by my Department. The various tables, whilst showing a satisfactory number of visits and inspections, show a disappointing amount of completed work. As in many other tovms which have been evacuated, Bexhill^s empty houses proved a breeding ground for dry rot and many floors are having to be renewed and other woodwork replaced. Fortunately this v;crk is receiving the supervision of the Sanitary Inspector, and it is therefore possible to insist that proper methods are employed, so avoid- ing much of the unsatisfactory patching v/hich has taken place in the past. One problem which had almost ceased to exist during the v/ar years - overcro-vding - is cropping up in acute form, and only when new houses are available can I see any possibility of dealing with the matter on a satisfactory scale. Hr. Horne, the Acting Chief Sanitary Inspector has continued to give of his best and has been a tower of strength: he has success- fully coped v/ith the most difficult problems, and has displayed keenness and tact which lir.ve been of the greatest value. Hrs. Horton and Hiss M. V/ard continued to give me every possible assistance and the ,cle]?ical work of the Department has been carried out smootlily and v^ith competence. The Casualty Services both whole and part-time were busy at times dealing v;ith flying bomb incidents: as a result of their constant training, their work v/as of a high order and deserving of the greatest commendation: to LIr. Russell, the Staff Officer, is chiefly due the credit for the excellent showing of the Services when in action. In conclusion, I would like to thank the Chairman and members of the Health Committee for their help and encouragement throughout the year. I IxLve the honour to be. Your^ obedion^ Servant p Acting Medical Officer of Health. Public Health Department, 4Ge, Sutherland Avenue, DZXJIILL. July, 1945](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b28921628_0004.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
