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By and large the number of cases of serious overcrowding discovered
has greatly diminished during the last ten years and particularly
in the last five years and only in a few isolated instances does
it exist now and probably there are not a large number of cases where
the legal standards are infringed. It must be remembered, however,
that these standards are not as satisfactory as is desired.
Rehousing
Applications for rehousing by the Borough Council are made to the
Housing Manager and these have been assessed for some years according
to a points scheme. When accompanied by medical certificates to support
the application on medical grounds these have been referred to
the Medical Officer of Health. Enquiries are then made by the Nurse/
Visitor into the detailed nature of the family health, and the
apparent bearing on this of the accommodation in use, and when desirable,
an inspection is carried out by the Sanitary Inspector.
These reports are then correlated with the medical certificates,
and a degree of medical priority is then allotted.
About 500 applications have been dealt with in this manner each
year.
Applications for rehousing by the London County Council are made
to that body. Reports are then frequently asked for and supplied in
regard to existing overcrowding and sanitary defects. If accompanied
by medical certificates further information is given on request to the
Divisional Medical Officer of the London County Council who is responsible
for allocating priorities on medical grounds.