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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Camberwell 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.
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Works supervised.
| Tests applied to drains (existing premises) | 885 |
| Drains found defective | 198 |
| Drains totally reconstructed | 68 |
| Drains repaired or partially reconstructed | 413 |
| Tests applied to drains (new buildings) | 2,599 |
| Drains constructed | 981 |
| Buildings converted into flats | 11 |
| Buildings converted into business premises | 2 |
| Additional water supply provided | 12 |
Description of Sanitary Improvements ordered during the Year.
| Cleanse and repair walls and ceilings | 2,493 |
| Repair roofs, gutterings, etc. | 2,035 |
| Abate dampness | 1,768 |
| Abate overcrowding | 1 |
| Repair stoves, fireplaces and coppers | 792 |
| Repair windows, sashlines, sills, etc. | 1,015 |
| Repair flooring, stairs, doors, etc. | 1,019 |
| Provide sufficient light and ventilation | 65 |
| Provide dustbin | 89 |
| Remove offensive matter | 25 |
| Provide or repair yard paving | 140 |
| Provide or render accessible water supply | 57 |
| Repair water pipes and fittings | 170 |
| Clear premises of vermin | 20 |
| Cleanse or repair water closets and flushing apparatus | 543 |
| Repair or clear defective or obstructed drains | 238 |
| Repair soil pipes, waste pipes, sinks, etc. | 322 |
| Abate nuisances caused by animals improperly kept | 5 |
| Miscellaneous | 211 |
| Total repairs and improvements ordered | 11,008 |
SUMMARY OF NOTICES SERVED, 1950.
| Intimations, Public Health (London) Act, Byelaws, etc. | 4,541 |
| Statutory Notices, Public Health (London) Act, Byelaws, etc. | 2,425 |
| Public Health (London) Act, 1936, (Part II) | 30 |
| Section 4, Housing Act, 1936 | 109 |
The following table indicates the extent of the Inspectors' work during the past five years.
| 1950 | 1949 | 1948 | 1947 | 1946 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of complaints received | 7,187 | 8,024 | 8,823 | 8,672 | 7,489 |
| No. of visits by Inspectors | 41,304 | 45,344 | 39,687 | 35,612 | 25,618 |
| Intimation Notices served | 4,541 | 5,326 | 6,274 | 5,044 | 5,088 |
| No. of Statutory Notices served | 2,425 | 2,585 | 2,687 | 1,807 | 1,811 |
| No. of Police Court proceedings | 171 | 248 | 177 | 85 | 74 |
Offensive Trades.
The following premises in the Borough are registered for
the conduct of offensive trades :—
Skin dressers 4
Soap boilers 1