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Supplementary information has been requested on many of the
search forms. These additional questions mainly concern any proposals
for dealing with properties by means of clearance or re-development
under the Housing Acts, restrictions on the use of underground rooms,
and the suitability of premises for specific purposes such as catering
establishments and workrooms.
Assessment of Housing Priorities on Medical Grounds
During the year 46 applications for re-housing on medical grounds
were examined, and recommendations were made for the guidance of
the Housing Committee.
In each case the precise medical condition and resultant disability
were determined (frequently necessitating communication with the
family doctor or with the hospital attended). Investigations concerning
the present housing circumstances of the applicants were made by the
Public Health Inspectors. Their detailed reports included a reference
to the extent and nature of existing premises, and its adequacy for the
number of persons accommodated; the sanitary and structural conditions;
the risk of infection, and the existence of inconveniences, such as stairs,
which might be prejudicial to the patient.
On this information, an assessment was made of the degree of
priority merited on medical grounds.
Common Lodging Houses
There are two common lodging houses for men in the City, licensed
by the City Council under the Public Health (London) Act, 1936.
These common lodging houses have accommodation for 716 and
565 men lodgers respectively.
Twelve visits were made by the Public Health Inspectors to the
lodging houses during the year.