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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
Kensington 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington Borough]
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The following table shows a summary of the inspections, etc., carried out by the sanitary inspectors during the year:-
| Total complaints received | 1,957 |
| Public Health (London) Act, 1936. | |
| Houses inspected on complaint | 1,956 |
| „ „ after infectious disease | 535 |
| Re-inspections | 6,824 |
| Inspections of mews | 114 |
| Other inspections | 6,331 |
| By-laws re Houses Let in Lodgings. | |
| Houses inspected on complaint | 1 |
| Re-inspections | 10 |
| Housing Act, 1936. | |
| Initial inspections (including preparation or revision of house-to-house cards) | 16 |
| Re-inspections | 52 |
| Underground Living Rooms. | |
| Primary inspections | 30 |
| Re-inspections | 11 |
| Drainage. | |
| Applications made | 77 |
| Plans submitted | 8 |
| House drains tested and inspected | 181 |
(In addition to carrying out the above
inspections, the sanitary inspectors
have been engaged on the inspection
and repair of houses damaged by
enemy action.)
The following table shows the number of notices issued in respect of nuisances, defects, etc., found during the year:-
| Public Health (London) Act. 1936. | |
|---|---|
| Intimation notices | 1,203 |
| Statutory notices | 348 |
| Final notices | 89 |
| Summonses issued | 28 |
| Various | |
| Rent Restriction Act certificates | 4 |
| Report of waste of water to M.W.B. | 163 |
| Report of dangerous structures to L.C.C. | 84 |
| Other notices | 80 |
Home helps
Home helps were supplied under the Council's scheme
in 44 cases at a cost of £75. 8s. 4d.
Issue of clothing coupons to expectant mothers
In connection with clothes rationing the Public Health
Department is responsible for the issue of special clothing coupons
to expectant mothers residing in the borough, and during the year
1,959 applications were granted.
SANITARY INSPECTION