Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Coulsdon]
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DAY NURSERIES.
The two Day Nurseries at present functioning in the District
are situated as follows:—
"Hazelglen" Day Nursery, Sanderstead Road, Sanderstead.
(SANderstead 5329.) Matron: Miss J. Davison.
Old Coulsdon Day Nursery, Bradmore Green, Old Coulsdon.
(Downland 4071.) Matron: Mrs. L C. Bryan, S.R.N.
CLINICS ADMINISTERED BY THE GROUP HOSPITAL
BOARDS.
Tuberculosis—
62, Whytecliffe Road, Purley Every Monday 1.30—3.30 p.m.
Venereal Disease—
Croydon General Hospital Males:
Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Saturdays, 10.45 a.m.
Women and Children:
Wednesdays, 2.30 p.m.
Thursdays, 11.0 a.m.
Fridays, 5.30—7.0 p.m.
Redhill County Hospital Males:
Mondays, 5—7 p.m.
Females:
Wednesdays, 5—7 p.m.
HOUSING.
The following is a statistical record of work carried out
in respect of the sanitary condition of dwelling houses, as
required by the Minister.
1. Inspection of Dwelling Houses during the Year 1950.
(1) (a) Total number of houses inspected for housing defects
(under Public Health or Housing Acts) 352
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 1,497
(2) (a) Number of dwelling houses (included under sub-head
(1) above) which were inspected and recorded under
the Housing Consolidated Regulations, 1925 2
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 4
(3) Number of dwelling houses found to be in a state so dangerous
or injurious to health as to be unfit for human habitation Nil
(4) Number of dwelling houses (exclusive of those referred
to under the preceding sub-head) found not to be in all
respects reasonably fit for human habitation 94
2. Remedy of Defects during the Year without Service of
Formal Notices:—
Number of defective dwelling houses rendered fit in consequence
of informal action by the Local Authority or their
officers 208
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