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Tottenham 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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Individual Unfit Houses
During 1957 nine individual unfit houses which were not considered
capable at reasonable expense of being rendered fit for
human habitation were dealt with under the Housing Act and in five
cases demolition orders were made In the other four closing
orders were made where houses were in terraces and the demolition
would have affected the adjoining property
Premises the subject of Demolition Orders not demolished as at 31st December, 1957.
| Premises | Date of Order | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 8 Union Row | 11.8.43 | ||
| 78 Stamford Road | 29.1.57 | ||
| 97 Markfield Road | * 4.11.57 | ||
| 33 Waverley Road | * 4.11.57 | ||
| 38 St Ann s Road | * 6.12.57 |
* These premises were still occupied
at 31.12.57
Rehousing Assessment of Applications with Medical Aspects
When there are special medical circumstances affecting the
rehousing needs of applicants on the Council s waiting list the
Council give consideration to this in deciding the cases in most
urgent need of rehousing However many medical conditions may not
be affected by the home conditions nor benefit by rehousing To
ensure a proper assessment of medical cases details of applicants
claiming priority on these grounds are referred to the Medical
Officer of Health The medical conditions are fully investigated
and if necessary the applicant's permission is obtained for a
direct approach to be made to the family doctor or the hospital
for further information. In addition, the home is visited by the
Medical Officer so that the environmental conditions can be related
before making a final recommendation upon the degree of priority
warranted.