Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington Borough]
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Public Health (London) Act, 1936.
Other Services
The following services, etc., were in operation and
records of the work done can be seen in the public health
department -
Midwifery arrangements
Treatment at infants' and toddlers , clinics.
Orthopaedic treatment.
Artificial sunlight treatment.
Day nurseries.
Day nursery assistance scheme.
Bearding-out of children.
Travelling expenses.
Work of health lecturer.
Work at birth control and gynaecological
clinics.
Child life protection,
Work of the advisory committee.
SANITARY INSPECTION.
The following table shows a summary of the inspection, etc., carried cut by the district and housing inspectors during the year:-
Total complaints received | 2,381 |
Public Health (London) Act, 1936. | |
Complaints received. | 1,930 |
Houses inspected on complaint. | 1,937 |
,, ,, after infectious disease | 568 |
Re-inspections | 6,141 |
Inspections of mews | 135 |
Smoke observations. | 9 |
Other inspections. | 2,738 |
By-laws re Houses Let in Lodgings. | |
Complaints received | 451 |
Houses inspected on complaint | 445 |
First annual inspections | 313 |
Re-inspections | 2,636 |
Housing Acts. | |
Initial inspections (including preparation or revision of house-to-house card) | 601 |
Re-inspections | 2,943 |
Underground Living Rooms. | |
Primary inspections. | 621 |
Re-inspections. | 3,524 |
Drainage. | |
Applications made | 333 |
Plans submitted. | 210 |
House drains tested and inspected | 507 |
The following table shows the number of notices which
have been issued in respect of nuisances,defects, etc. found
during the year:-