The Poor Law dominated the way people of lesser means, the sick, the mentally ill and the disabled were treated in England from 1601 onwards.
Edward Jenner, a British scientist, discovered that vaccinations could be a way of preventing disease.
launched an investigation into the administration of the poor laws in 1832. The commission reported back in March 1834, concluding that poverty was being perpetuated by the provision of relief.
As part of the fifth annual report of the Poor Law Commissioners, work was undertaken to review the prevalence of fever in London.
Edwin Chadwick was commissioned by the government to undertake an investigation into sanitation and make recommendations on improving conditions.
The passing of the Public Health Act (sanitary 1846) led to the establishment of the role of medical officer of health in Liverpool, and William Henry Duncan was appointed in January 1847 to ensure th
