London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Kensington and Chelsea 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough]
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| Initial visits | Re-visits | |
|---|---|---|
| Street traders' stalls, etc | 374 | NIL |
| Street traders' stores | 2 | NIL |
| Wholesale warehouses | 2 | NIL |
| Catering establishments | 913 | 168 |
| Clubs | 15 | 2 |
| Hotels | 481 | 68 |
| Hostels | 122 | 47 |
| Inspection of Food | 146 | NIL |
| Sampling | 311 | NIL |
| Other visits | 143 | 22 |
| 9 | NIL | |
| Consumer Protection Act, 1961 | NIL | NIL |
| Rag Flock Act (Sampling) 1951 | 3 | NIL |
| Various | ||
| Noise complaints | 131 | 114 |
| Pet Animals Act | 7 | 2 |
| No-access visits | 2,897 | 101 |
| All other visits | 2,362 | 29 |
Work Completed
New items provided
Drains 265
Inspection chambers 107
Intercepting chambers 12
Soil pipes 158
Waste pipes 381
Rainwater pipes47
Water closets 662
Bidets 55
Wash-hand basins 588
Sinks 262
Baths/showers 474
Urinals 54
Hot water supplies NIL
Separate cooking facilities NIL
Means for space heating 1
Dustbins 14
Items repaired or renewed
Drains 8
Inspection chambers 3
Intercepting chambers 2
Soil pipes 28
Waste pipes 25
Rainwater pipes 36
Water closets 49
Wash-hand basins 12
Sinks 9
Urinals 1
Roofs 116
Gutters 1
Walls 106
Ceilings 97
Floors 30
Windows 78
Doors and frames 22
Fireplaces 1
Staircases 16
Yards and areas NIL
Water waste preventers 1
Baths/Showers 1
Items cleansed or cleared
Drains 49
Soil pipes NIL
Waste pipes 6
Rainwater pipes 2
Cisterns 8
Noxious matter 7
Other rubbish 76
Number of houses where dampness eradicated 232
Number of houses where artificial lighting to staircase provided 11