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
East Barnet 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Barnet]
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| Brought forward | 8,187 |
| Other Shops | 115 |
| Food Inspections | 132 |
| Dwelling Houses re the Rent Restrictions Acts | 32 |
| Inspections under the Byelaws relating to Hairdressers' and Barbers' Premises | 26 |
| Inspections of A.R.P. Shelters | 625 |
| Inspections of Fire Guard Posts | 16 |
| Visits re Food Decontamination | 165 |
| Inspections of Brooks and Streams | 65 |
| Smoke Observations and visits | 52 |
| Total | 9,415 |
Number of Notices Served during the Year.
Informal Notices 362
Statutory Notices 25
The result of the service of these Notices was as follows :—
| Preliminary Notices. | Statutory Notices. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Complied with | 313 | . | 24 |
| Work in progress at end of year | 14 | — | |
| Not yet complied with | 35 | 1 |
The following is a list of repairs executed or work done as a result of inspections made or notices served :—
| Roofs repaired and made weathertight | 33 |
| Spouts and downspouts cleaned and repaired or renewed | 39 |
| Interior walls repaired or replastered | 36 |
| Ceilings repaired or replastered | 38 |
| Walls and ceilings cleansed and distempered | 40 |
| Exterior brickwork repaired or repointed | 14 |
| Damp walls remedied | 35 |
| Stairs or staircases repaired | 2 |
| Broken sash cords renewed | 18 |
| Window frames repaired | 15 |
| Kitchen ranges repaired or renewed | 5 |
| Fireplaces repaired | 6 |
| Doors repaired | 5 |
| Door steps repaired or replaced | 3 |
| Dilapidated washing coppers repaired | 3 |
| Floors repaired or relaid | 17 |
| Scullery sinks renewed | 2 |
| Waste pipes repaired or renewed | 6 |