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
Southwark 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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Legal Proceedings—Public Health Act, 1936:—
Nuisance Orders made 20
Summonses withdrawn (work completed) 18
Housing Act, 1969
Applications for Qualification Certificates
Granted 56
Deferred 76
Refused 94
Granted after previous refusal or deferment 49
Applications for Certificates of Provisional Approval:
Granted 16
Refused 8
MEDICAL PRIORITIES FOR REHOUSING
When applicants for rehousing submit medical assessment forms in support of
their applications, the Medical Officer of Health assesses the degree of priority to be
awarded in each case. This involves considerable investigation, including visiting the
applicant's present accommodation. These duties are undertaken by the Council's
environmental visitors under the supervision of a senior medical officer and as a result
of these investigations 2,258 recommendations were made to the Housing Department.
ENVIRONMENTAL VISITING
The environmental visitors made a total of 4,148 visits during the year. These
included visits for the following reasons: medical rehousing, flood warning, over 60's
clinics, hospitals, relatives, sick staff etc.
CLEAN AIR ACTS 1956 and 1968
Smoke Control Orders
Two Smoke Control Orders were made during the year with the operative date of 1st December 1972 in each case. Details of the Orders are as follows:
| No. 27 (Camberwell Green) | No. 28 (Friary Road) | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 166 acres | 264 acres |
| Industrial and Commercial Premises | 190 | 162 |
| Privately owned dwellings | 3,052 | 4,647 |
| Local authority owned dwellings | 500 | 443 |
| Other premises | 161 | 95 |