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Coulsdon and Purley 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Coulsdon]
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| Nuisances from improper keeping of animals abated | 5 „ |
| Verminous conditions abated | 12 „ |
| Improved domestic cleanliness | 4 „ |
| Overcrowding abated | 2 „ |
| Lighting and ventilation provided or improved | 8 „ |
| Outbuildings repaired | 30 „ |
| Defective brickwork repaired or re-pointed | 35 „ |
| Paintwork renewed | 30 „ |
| Glazing of windows | 30 „ |
| Outdoor premises cleansed | 19 „ |
| Sanitary accommodation provided | 4 „ |
| Rat infestations abated | 18 premises. |
| Water supply laid on | |
| Cowsheds limewashed | 4 „ |
| Miscellaneous | 22 „ |
SCHOOLS.
School Closure.—It has not been necessary during the year to
close any Public Elementary School on account of the prevalence of
infectious disease among the scholars.
Infectious disease contacts of school age are excluded from school
for a period of time which varies with the nature of the disease. The
head teachers of Secondary, Public Elementary and Private Schools
are notified immediately any scholar attending their schools develops
or is in contact with an infectious disease. The advice of the Medical
Officer of Health as to further action is available should this be requested,
and disinfection is provided when required.
Medical Inspection.—The medical inspection of school children
is carried out by the Education Department of the Surrey County
Council.
Sanitary Services.—The water supply, drainage, and sanitary
accommodation in all the public elementary schools were inspected
from time to time and found to be satisfactory.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
It was not found necessary to institute legal proceedings during
the year to enforce the abatement of nuisances.
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