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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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Damp proof courses inserted in walls 8
Dampness - other forms remedied 129
Drains - cleared and cleansed 520
Drains reconstructed 14
Drains - repaired 171
Drains - new soil and ventilating pipes provided 21
Dustbins provided 116
Firegrates - repaired or renewed 57
Floors - sub-floor ventilation provided 2
Floors - repaired or renewed 50
Food cupboards ventilated 2
Rainwater eaves gutters, downpipes repaired 121
Refuse - accumulations removed 83
Roofs repaired 134
Sinks repaired or renewed 28
Sink waste pipes repaired or renewed 46
Staircases repaired 11
Walls and ceilings repaired or cleansed 161
Water supply reinstated 45
Water supply - draw taps fixed to main supply 4
Water closets - repaired, reconstructed or improved 75
Windows and doors repaired 119
Yards paved or repaired 24
Other defects remedied or nuisances abated 207
SUMMARY OF WORK DONE AND IMPROVEMENTS
CARRIED OUT AT FOOD PREMISES
Walls and ceilings: repaired and cleansed 235
Floors repaired 39
Lighting and ventilation improved 24
Washing facilities provided 8
Hot water provided 11
Sinks provided 18
Storage accommodation improved 8
Water supply provided 1
Water closets cleansed or repaired 38
Refrigeration installed or improved 5
Shop heating facilities improved 5
Equipment improved 5
Other defects remedied 116
First Aid Equipment provided 2
Clothing accommodation provided 2
Water heater repaired 3
Accumulations of refuse removed 4
Yard paving repaired 4