London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Bethnal Green 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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| Families | Equiv. Adults | |
|---|---|---|
| Rehoused by London County Council | 9 | 41 |
| Rehoused by Bethnal Green Borough Council | - | - |
| Rehoused Privately | - | - |
| Removed from register:- | ||
| No longer overcrowded by reason of altered circumstances | 79 | 443 |
| Removed, mostly without trace | 72 | 341½ |
| Removed, premises demolished | 30 | 162½ |
| Totals | 190 | 988 |
During the year a survey of cases previously recommended for
rehousing was carried out. Of the 190 cases referred to above, l8l
were removed from the records as a result of the survey. In addition,
it was found that nine families, who had been recommended on medical
grounds, had removed from their addresses.
New Housing During the year new housing accommodation was provided as shown below:-
| Names of Premises | Provided by | No. of dwellings |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Wade House | Borough Council | 8 |
| Bradley House | do. | 54 |
| Connett House | do. | 42 |
| Gilbert House | do. | 6 |
| Keeling House | do. | 64 |
| Peachey Edwards House | do. | 20 |
| Robert Owen House | do. | 8 |
| Sleigh House | do. | 12 |
| Thorne House | do. | 16 |
| Windsor House | do. | 5 |
| Berry House | London County Council | 25 |
| Datchet House | do. | 10 |
| Northesk House | do. | 4 |
| carried fwd: | 274 |