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
Ealing 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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Drains—new soil and ventilating pipes provided 9
Dustbins provided 167
Firegrates—repaired or renewed 98
Floors—sub-floor ventilation provided 13
Floors—repaired or renewed 93
Food cupboards ventilated —
Rainwater eaves, gutters, downpipes repaired 228
Refuse—accumulations removed 65
Roofs repaired 302
Sinks repaired or renewed 23
Sink waste pipes repaired or renewed 50
Staircases repaired 12
Walls and ceilings repaired or cleansed 622
Water supply reinstated 32
Water supply—draw taps fixed to main supply 8
Water closets—repaired, reconstructed or improved 175
Windows and doors repaired 267
Yards paved or repaired 10
Other defects remedied or nuisances abated 227
Summary of Work Done and Improvements carried out
at Food Premises.
Walls and ceilings repaired and cleansed 100
Floors repaired 16
Lighting and ventilation improved 13
Washing facilities provided 4
Hot water provided 21
Sinks provided 13
Storage accommodation improved 27
Water supply provided 2
Water closets cleansed or repaired 7
Refrigeration installed or improved 9
Dustbins supplied 12
Covered display units supplied 2
Other defects remedied 103