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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
Acton 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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During the year 26 persons were treated for dirty heads. Nine
of these were referred for treatment by the medical staff of
factories within the Borough.
Ten persons were treated for scabies.
SECTION E
HOUSING
I am indebted to the Borough Engineer for the following information
showing the progress made since the end of the war.
Temporary Prefabricated Dwellings.
Occupied 31.12.53 232
During the year 18 temporary dwellings were removed from 3
sites to make way for permanent development. 54 permanent
dwellings will be provided in their place.
New Permanent Dwellings.
(1) Within the Borough:
(a) Completed and occupied 31.12.53 764
(b) Contracts let or under construction 31.12.53 140
(c) Schemes in preparation 165
(2) Outside the Borough:
Completed and occupied 31.12.53 435
1,754
Rebuilt War Destroyed Dwellings.
(1) By the Council:
Completed and occupied 31.12.53: —
Council Houses 8
Private Houses 36
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