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 Chingford]
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TABLE 3
Nuisance from Animals | 9 |
Offensive Accumulations, Odours, Dust, etc. | 25 |
Cleansing of walls and Ceilings | 12 |
Roofs, Spoutings and Eaves gutters repaired. or renewed | 96 |
External Walls repaired | 14 |
Wall and ceiling plaster repaired | 16 |
Floors repaired | 8 |
Sub-floor ventilation | - |
Stairs | 3 |
Yard surface repaired | 5 |
Woodwork of doors and sashcords, glazing and cills repaired | 59 |
Flues and chimney stacks repaired or rebuilt | 20 |
Dampness remedied | 41 |
Drains cleansed | 74 |
Drains repaired | 42 |
Drains - new inspection chambers | 15 |
New sinks provided | 8 |
Water Closets repaired or reconstructed | 9 |
Water closet flushing cisterns repaired or renewed | 10 |
Water Closet pedestals fixed | 5 |
Water storage tanks and piping repaired or renewed | 3 |
Hot Water Systems repaired | 2 |
Dustbins provided | 18 |
Rat Infestations | 214 |
Sewers cleansed | 280 |
Sewers repaired | 22 |
Food Premises | |
Limewashed and cleansed | 11 |
Improvements | 25 |
Additional Sanitary accommodation | - |
Washing facilities provided | 12 |
Lighting and heating improved | 2 |
1060 |
TABLE 4
Letters sent out and notices served in connection with the work of the Health Department.
Letters | 1144 |
Public Health Act Preliminary Notices | |
Statutory Notices | 17 |
Housing Act: | |
Preliminary Notices | 4 |
Statutory Notices | - |