Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornchurch]
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Estate Roads: Arlington Gardens 342
Langham Court 57
Poynings Way 86
Sackville Crescent (part) 431
St. John's Close 66
Saxon Close 102
Cumberland Avenue (part) 123
Ken way 190
Kenway Close 65
Ken way Walk (part) 27
Total Length 1,489
Swimming Pools.
13 samples were taken and have been uniformly satisfactory.
Paddling Pools.
14 samples were taken from the Council's 5 paddling pools during
the months of June, July and August. The samples were in general
satisfactory.
Disinfection and Disinfestation.
No change in our arrangements has taken place during the year.
Rodent Control.
During the year the Rodent Operative paid some 314 visits to deal
with infestations. 1,188 routine or revisits were also made.
The premises visited comprised 229 dwellings and 85 business
premises or factories.
Attendance at meetings of No. 3 Essex Workable Area Committee
is normally made by the Chief Public Health Inspector so that a wider
picture of County progress and procedure is available.
Establishments for Massage or Special Treatment.
The Essex County Council granted licences to 11 persons during the
year authorising them to carry on establishments for massage or special
treatment.
16 visits were made to these premises.
Public Health Inspection of the District.
SUMMARY OF PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS' WORK
DURING 1963.
Inspection of Food and Premises (visits paid):
Bakehouses 54
Butchers' shops 116
Cafes 88
Confectioners 107