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Deptford 1958

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]

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BATHING STATION, (continued).
Scabies baths for adults:-
Male... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 35
Female. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 27
LAUNDRY.
The laundry service is for aged infirm people in the Borough, who are
incontinent and who have difficulty in obtaining someone to wash and cleanse
their bedclothes and personal underclothing, etc.
The equipment consists of a Washing Machine, Hydro Extractor, and Ironing
Machine, and the work is carried out by the Bathing Station and Disinfecting
Staff.
Number of patients... ... ... ... 58
Number of collections and deliveries 882
Number of articles cleansed ... ... 9253
WATER SUPPLY.
The water supply for domestic purposes for the whole of the Borough
in obtained from the mains of the Metropolitan Water Board.
Routine bacteriological examination is not normally carried out by the
Council but the Water Board have supplied information on the bacteriological
purity when requested.
The water supply has been fully satisfactory throughout the year.
Certificates in accordance with Section 95 of the Public Health (London)
Act, 1936, that dwelling houses had a proper and efficient water supply were
issued in respect of 238 new premises.

Table: THE FACTORIES ACT. 1937. The following is an epitomised statement of the administration of the Act. The inspections, visits, etc., are carried out by the District Public Health Inspectors,

THE FACTORIES ACT. 1937. The following is an epitomised statement of the administration of the Act. The inspections, visits, etc., are carried out by the District Public Health Inspectors,

INSPECTIONS.
Number on Register.Number of
Inspections.Notices Written.Occupiers Prosecuted.
(1) Factories in which Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities4848––
(2) Factories not included in. (1) in which Section 7 is. enforced by the Local Authority330228––

Table: DEFECTE FOUND.

DEFECTE FOUND.

Sanitary Conveniences:Found.Remedied.Referred
To H.M. Inspector.By H.M. Inspector.
Unsuitable or Defective––––

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