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 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Barnet]
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1949 1950
Brought forward 10,556 12,283
Other Shops 167 201
Food Inspections 117 79
Inspections under the Bye-laws relating to Hairdressers
and Barbers' Premises 15 12
Inspections of Brooks and Streams 10 9
Smoke observations and visits 14 44
Premises for sale of ice cream 42 264
Caravan sites 22 10
Total 10,943 12,902
Number of Notices Served during the Year
1949 1950
Informal Notices 208 260
Statutory Notices 16 33
The result of the service of these Notices was as follows:—
| 1949 | 1950 | 1949 | 1950 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complied with | 155 | 164 | 11 | 30 |
| 15 | 25 | 1 | 1 | |
| Not yet complied with | 38 | 71 | 4 | 2 |
Improvements effected as a result of Notiees served
The following is a list of repairs executed or work done as a
result of inspections made or notices served:—
No. of Houses.
Roofs repaired and made weathertight 63
Spouts and downspouts cleaned and repaired or renewed 51
Interior walls repaired or replastered 36
Ceilings repaired or replastered 38
Walls and ceilings cleansed and distempered 34
Exterior brickwork repaired or repointed 21
Damp walls remedied 37
Stairs or staircases repaired 7
Broken sash cords renewed 16
Window frames repaired 32
Kitchen ranges repaired or renewed 11
Fireplaces repaired 18
Doors repaired 17
Door steps repaired or replaced 7
Dilapidated washing coppers repaired 5
Floors repaired or relaid 28
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