[Report 1954] / Medical Officer of Health, Cheltenham Borough.

  • Cheltenham (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1954
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Credit: [Report 1954] / Medical Officer of Health, Cheltenham Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    I have been especially fortunate in having the advantage of Dr. Morley’s long experience in Cheltenham and but for him my task as a newcomer would have been much more difficult. I gratefully acknowledge the assistance he has given me and indeed this Report is largely an account of his work throughout the year. Likewise I have arrived just in time to benefit from the extensive experience of Mr. Jefford, Chief Sanitary Inspector, to whom I am indebted for much valuable advice and many kindnesses. To the members of the staff of the Health Department I would express my thanks for their consideration and support. It has been a pleasure also to find in the Health Department such a happy relation- ship with the general practitioners in the town and the hospital authorities, all of which makes for a more efficient and successful health administration. I am happy to acknowledge also the valuable work of the voluntary organisations in the town who do so much to relieve hardship and succour those in sickness and distress. Lastly, my thanks are due to the Press, whose ready help and support is a continuous asset to a Health Department. I am indebted to Mr. W. H. G. Meakins, Chief Clerk, who has been responsible for the compilation of the statistical data for the Report. I am. Your obedient servant, T. O. P. D. LAWSON, Medical Officer of Health.