[Report 1950] / Medical Officer of Health, Epping (Union) R.D.C.

Epping (England). Rural District Council.

Date:: 1950

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Credit: [Report 1950] / Medical Officer of Health, Epping (Union) R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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co-operation was obtained. The investigation of these cases suggested that there was a shortage of hospital accommodation for the elderly chronic sick. However, further investigation at the hospital revealed that forty elderly patients who were no longer in need of hospital care could not be discharged because they had no homes to go to. If Essex County Council could provide adequate accommodation under Part III of the National Assistance Act, 1948, the bottleneck would be removed. National Health Service Act, 1946 With regard to the review of the working arrangements under Part III of the National Health Service Act, 1946, the County Council have so far as possible, adhered to their proposals made as Local Health Authority and the work over the past year has been conducted on these lines as set out under the various sections of the Act, being expanded so far as this has been possible. No major difficulties seem to have arisen and I think a fair summary would be to say that the year’s work has been mainly a continuation of existing services. In concluding my Report, I would like to record my appreci- ation to the staff of the Public Health Department for their help and co-operation and to the Area Medical Officer, Dr. Brown, for some of the statistics included in this Report, also to the Chairman and members of the Public Health Committee for their support during 1950. I have the honour to be, Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. L. PATTON, m.b., ch.B., d.p.h. Medical Officer of Health.