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 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Barnet]
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| 1950 | 1951 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brought forward | 12,283 | 11,815 |
| Other Shops | 201 | 293 |
| Food Inspections | 79 | — |
| Inspections under the Byc-laws relating to Hairdressers and Barbers Premises | 12 | 10 |
| Inspections of Brooks and Streams | 9 | 11 |
| Smoke observations and visits | 44 | 54 |
| Premises for sale of ice cream | 264 | 244 |
| Caravan sites | 10 | 12 |
| Visits to various premises to deal with wasp infestation | — | 51 |
| Total | 12,902 | 12,490 |
Number of Notices Served durinii the Year
| 1950 | 1951 | |
|---|---|---|
| Informal Notices | 260 | 203 |
| Statutory Notices | 33 | 32 |
The result of the service of these Notices was as follows:—
| Preliminary Notices | Statutory Notices | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1951 | 1950 | 1951 | |
| Complied with | 164 | 174 | 30 | 22 |
| Work in progress or in hand at the end of year | 25 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Not yet complied with | 71 | 24 | 2 | 8 |
Improvements effected as a result of Notices 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 | 56 |
| Spouts and downspouts cleaned and repaired or renewed | 35 |
| Interior walls repaired or replastered | 26 |
| Ceilings repaired or replastered | 27 |
| Walls and ceilings cleansed and distempered | 38 |
| Exterior brickwork repaired or repointed | 12 |
| Damp walls remedied | 31 |
| Stairs or staircases repaired | 8 |
| Broken sash cords renewed | 14 |
| Window frames repaired | 18 |
| Kitchen ranges repaired or renewed | 6 |
| Fireplaces repaired | 8 |
| Doors repaired | 14 |
| Door steps repaired or replaced | 6 |
| Dilapidated washing coppers repaired | 5 |