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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

Fulham 1958

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

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Table: SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA There were four vacancies in the establishment for public health inspectors at the start of the year. During 1958 two inspectors left the service of the Council but, fortunately, during the later months five were appointed, including three who qualified under the Council's own pupil training scheme - a good performance. At the end of the year, therefore, house-to-house inspections were resumed.

SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA There were four vacancies in the establishment for public health inspectors at the start of the year. During 1958 two inspectors left the service of the Council but, fortunately, during the later months five were appointed, including three who qualified under the Council's own pupil training scheme - a good performance. At the end of the year, therefore, house-to-house inspections were resumed.

Visits by Public Health Inspectors
Inspections after complaint1,962
Re-inspections6,983
Inspections after Infectious Disease75
Re-inspections after Infectious Disease13
Drains tested121
Drains inspected965
Intimation notices served1,278
Statutory notices served563
Intimation notices complied with1,040
Statutory notices complied with568
House-to House Inspections74
Re-inspections175
Intimation notices served23
Intimation notices complied with46
Housing enquiries99
Underground rooms255
Owners, builders, etc.768
Voluntary work645
Certificates of Disrepair675
Lighting of Common Staircases112
Miscellaneous Visits81
Ineffectual Visits2,911
Clearance Areas19
Hairdressing Establishments44
Vermin (Re-housing Cases)217
SUMMARY OF WORKS CARRIED OUT UNDER SUPERVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS
Fresh Air Inlets48
Soil and Vent Pipes repaired or renewed28
Drains cleared124
Drains repaired67
Drains relaid49
Rainwater gutters and pipes repaired or renewed131
Traps cleansed, repaired etc.6
Pans renewed65
Seats repaired or renewed20
Flushing cisterns repaired or renewed66
Fastenings provided to doors, and doors repaired14
Sinks provided, repaired or renewed42
Sink and bath wastes repaired or renewed60
New baths fitted10
Drinking water cisterns cleansed etc.12
Water supply pipes and fittings repaired43
C/f.785