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 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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Floors - repaired or renewed 69
Food cupboards ventilated 3
Rainwater eaves gutters downpipes repaired 226
Refuse accumulations removed 76
Roofs repaired 264
Sinks repaired or renewed 29
Sink waste pipes repaired or renewed 61
Staircases repaired 20
Walls and ceilings repaired or cleansed 387
Water supply reinstated 78
Water supply draw taps fixed to main supply 4
Water closets repaired reconstructed or improved 162
Windows and doors repaired 280
Yards paved or repaired 39
Other defects remedied or nuisances abated 219
SUMMARY OF WORK DONE AND IMPROVEMENTS
CARRIED OUT AT FOOD PREMISES
Walls and ceilings repaired and cleansed 98
Floors repaired 24
Lighting and ventilation improved 17
Washing facilities provided 24
Hot water provided 48
Sinks provided 27
Storage accommodation improved 27
Water supply provided 3
Water closets cleansed or repaired 35
Refrigeration installed or improved 23
Yards paved
Shop heating facilities improved 1
Equipment improved 59
Other defects remedied 64