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
Finchley 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finchley]
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Doors repaired 2
Drainage improved 1
Draining boards provided 2
Dustbins provided 1
Electric fan repaired 2
Equipment removed 1
First Aid kits provided 6
Floors renewed or repaired 6
Food cabinets provided 1
Hot water installed 36
Impervious tabletops provided 6
Lavatory basins provided 28
Light provided or improved 2
Lino laid 1
Manhole covers sealed 1
Nailbrushes provided 11
Premises cleansed 8
Premises closed by owner 2
Prover provided 1
Redecorations carried out 47
Refrigerators installed or repaired 3
Roof light provided 1
Sash-cords repaired 1
Sinks provided 18
Sinks re-sited 2
Sneeze screens provided 2
Towels and soap provided 3
Vegetable tank provided 1
Ventilated lobbies provided 4
Ventilation improved generally 1
Walls repaired 3
Wash-room installed 1
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