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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
Lambeth 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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Parkside School
This bath was taken over by Ashby Mill School. Apart from one sample
containing 1 Presumptive Coliform per 100 ml., all samples were found to be
satisfactory.
St. Martin-in-the-Fields School
On one occasion, there was no free chlorine present, the water was turbid
and found to be polluted. There was also some foaming due to the presence of
detergent. It was decided to empty, clean and refill the bath, when the condition
of the bath was found to be satisfactory. One other incidence of Coliform
bacteria was due to low free chlorine which was rectified.
In order to maintain high standards, new schoolkeepers or relief schoolkeepers
were given detailed instructions on testing procedures. All queries were
dealt with as quickly as possible.
HOUSING ON MEDICAL GROUNDS
Report on the activities of the Health Department for the year ended
31st December, 1971
1,040 cases were dealt with on the following grounds
| Lambeth Borough Council | ½ year to 31.12.71 | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 904 | 1,669 |
| Social Services (referrals) | 16 | 23 |
| Insanitary conditions » | 15 | 32 |
| Special cases | 8 | 21 |
| Cases previously investigated and now rehoused by L.B.C. | 78 | 126 |
Greater London Council
| Health | 4 | 5 |
| Cases previously investigated and now | 15 | 19 |
| rehoused by G.L.C. | — | — |
| 1,040 | 1,895 |