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

Acton 1954

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]

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Rooms where dirty walls and ceiling have been cleansed and redecorated633
Defective floors repaired76
Defective or dangerous stairs repaired13
Defective doors and windows repaired516
Defective kitchen ranges and firegrates repaired163
Defective washing coppers repaired1
Coal cupboards provided or repaired3
Accumulations of offensive matter removed2
Drains unstopped and cleansed44
Drains tested, exposed for examination, etc.179
Smoke observations and inspections made67
Smoke nuisance abated on service of notice3
Miscellaneous nuisances abated81
New W.C. apartments2
Verminous rooms disinfected109

Table: RENT RESTRICTIONS ACT

RENT RESTRICTIONS ACT

Applications received44
Applications withdrawn4
Applications refused1
Certificates granted to occupiers39
Applications for certificates of revocation—
Certificates granted to owners—

Table: PREMISES UNDER PERIODICAL INSPECTION

PREMISES UNDER PERIODICAL INSPECTION

Factories and Workshops632
Piggeries2
Rag Dealers5
Mews4
Pub'.ic House Urinals34
Hairdressers45