[Report 1922] / Medical Officer of Health, Radnorshire County Council.

  • Radnorshire (Wales). County Council.
Date:
1922
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Credit: [Report 1922] / Medical Officer of Health, Radnorshire County Council. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Dr. Ilinckos, M.O.H. for Painscastlo Dural District ro- fers to 28 houses inspected by the Sanitary Inspector during the year, in connection with which 6 notices were given. At the time of writing the reports of the Medical Offi- cers of Health for Llandrindod Wells, Knighton U.D.C., Knighton R.D.C., and Rhayader R.D.C. had not been received. It would bo a great advantage if the particulars askod for by the Ministry of Health in regard to Housing wero given. WATER SUPPLIES. Mention is made in the Report of tho Medical Officer of Health for Now Radnor Rural District that a now source of supply has been obtained for Evenjobb. A new sourco of supply of water for Ilowey, in the Col- wyn Rural District, is under consideration. SEWERAGE. This matter has been referred to in previous Re- ports, there has been no new work during tho yoar. MENTAL DEFICIENCY, 1913. Ascertainment of Defectives.—In a circular lotter from the Board of Control dated 25th September, 1922, it was pointed out that the number of cases reportod was small when considered in relation to the population, and it was sug- gested that tho following sources of information should bo utilised for tho purpose : Police and Poor Law Authorities, Hospitals, Dispensaries, Sanatoria and Medical Practitioners ; Common Lodging Houses, Shelters, Refuges, Charitable Institutions; Local Societies for the benefit of Defectives, for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and so forth ; Ministers of Religion, Probation Officers and District Nurses and Visitors ; Labour Exchanges, Friendly Societies and Work- class organisations ; and Insurance Committees. Circular letters were sent out to tho various persons and Associations mentioned asking for information in regard to the four classes of Deficiency Act of 1913. I had previous- ly ascertained some of tho cases through information supplied by Head Teachers of tho Elemontary Schools, School Attend- ance Officers and School Nurses. 32 •r* —