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 Fulham Borough]
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60 families were found to be living in overcrowded
conditions, and the requisite orange forms were
forwarded to the London County Council.
There is close co-operation between the Housing Department and
Public Health Department on all matters relating to housing;, and this system
of linking the applicants on the Fulham Borough Council Housing List with
the London County Council priority for overcrowding, has proved of benefit
to all concerned.
REHOUSING OF FULHAM RESIDENTS
ON L.C.C. HOUSING ESTATES.
During the year 793 families were visited by the Sanitary Inspectors
at the request of the London County Council in connection with applications
for alternative accommodation.
Of this number 520 cases applied on the grounds of overcrowding,
and the remaining 273 on medical grounds and the insanitary condition of
their living accommodation,
361 families were found to be living in overcrowded conditions,
and reports were sent to the Director of Housing aad Valuer, London County
Council, recommending them for alternative accommodation en the L.C.C.
Housing Estates.
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146 families were known, to have been rehoused during the year.