Public Health Acts

• Public Health Act, 1848

  • National Board of Health
  • Implemented Chadwick's recommendations
• Public Health Act 1875

  • The Great Stink proved Pasteur and Lister correct. Encouraged government action.
  • Compulsory, for local authorities to appoint medical officers.
  • Local councils were granted permission to raise taxes.
• Liberal Government Acts, 1906-11:

  • Education Acts
  • Old Age Pension Act
  • Coal Mines Regulation Act
  • Trade Board Act
  • Housing and Town Planning Act
  • National Insurance Act