[Report 1964] / Medical Officer of Health, Blackpool County Borough.

  • Blackpool (England). County Borough Council.
Date:
1964
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Credit: [Report 1964] / Medical Officer of Health, Blackpool County Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Slum Clearance One of the pleasing developments during the year was the progress made in slunr clearance, particularly in the Queenstown area, accompanied by the erection of the three tower blocks. It is obvious that this has been a very worthwhile scheme anc^ could well be repeated in several other areas in the town which are coming ripe foi development. The feeling of space and height in this area contrasts with the congestec overcrowded atmosphere which previously was a feature of the area. Public Abattoir Again little progress appears to have been made in the provision of a new Public Abattoir. After very lengthy negotiations it was generally agreed to accept in principle a single-line system of dressing animals and to consider the formation of a Utility Company to be responsible for the management. Voluntary Agencies No report on the local Health Services would te complete without reference tc. the valuable work rendered by the Voluntary Service Organisations. It would take too long to list all these but particular thanks are due to the W.V.S. for their assistance in the Clinics. The Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and their work in the Adult Training Centres require special commendation. Associated with these are those valiant ladies who for many years have been running a creche for the mentally handicapped children. The Red Cross and the St. John Ambulance Brigade have always been willing to assist in emergencies when additional help is particularly valuable. Other organisations have been particularly helpful in supplying goods in cash and> in kind, and special reference must be made to the Trustees of the Foxton Dispensary- and the Marie Curie Foundation, the Ladies of the Sick Poor, and Local Branch of the National Association for Mental Health. To all these and those which had to be omitted because of brevity, the staff of the Health Department and in addition those who have benefited would wish to extend^ their appreciation and thanks. I wish to thank the Chairman and Members of the Health and Related Health Committees for their help and support. My thanks are also due to the Town Clerk and the other Chief Officers for their co-operation and assistance which has been willingly given at all times. To all the members of the Health Department I owe a debt of gratitude for their loyalty and ready service which they have given throughout the year. Municipal Health Centre, D. W. WAUCHOB, Whitegate Drive, Medical Officer of Health. Blackpool. Tel. No.: Blackpool 63232. - •