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 Orpington]
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Members of the Urban District Council 3
Staff 3
Pref&tory Letter
SECTION A. VITAL AND OTHER STATISTICS AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS
OF THE AREA.
General Statistics 6
Vital Statistics 6
Population 8
Births 3
Deatns 8
I.Iodical Examinations 9
Unoiployrient 9
Open-Aiy_ Recreational Amenities 9
SECTION B. GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE AREA 12
Ambulance Service 13
Chiropody Service 14
Day Nurseries 14
Diseases of Animals Acts 14
Disinfection 12
District Nursing Service 14
Domestic Help Service 14
Domiciliary Midwifery 14
Handicapped Persons 14
Health Visiting 14
Lospitals
Laboratory Service 13
Local Clinic Services 15
National Assistance Act, 1948 13
Nursing Homes 13
Public Mortuary 13
SECTION C. SANITARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE 18
AREA
Agriculture (Safety, Health and Welfare Provisions) 18
Act, 1955.
Atmospherio Pollution - Clean Air Act, 1956 18
Cesspools 18
Complain of IS
Diseases of Animals (Waste Foods) Order, 1957 19
Drainage and Sewerage 19
Factories Act, 1961 19
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952 21
Pet Animals Act, 1951 21
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949 21
Public Conveniences 22
Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951 22
Rivers, Streams and Lakes 22
Sanitary Inspection of the Area 22
Shops Act, 1950 23
Swimming Baths and Pools 23
Verminous Conditions and Uncleanliness 23
Water Supply 24
SECTION D. HOUSING 27
Clearance Areas 28
Rent Act, 1957 28
Common Lodging Houses 30
Housing Act, 1961 28
Housing Statistics 29
Movable Dwellings 29
Overcrowding 30
Re-Housing 30
Housing Act 1964 28