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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
Willesden 1910
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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| BOYS. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant School Medical Officer | J. Macfarlane, | m.b. | |
| Head Teacher | A. Thacker. | ||
| Accommodation | 150 | ||
| Average No. on Roll | 151 | ||
| No. of Parents objecting | |||
| Time per Inspection | eight minutes | ||
| No. referred for subsequent examination | None. | ||
| No. to whom directions for treatment given | 19 | ||
| No referred to S.M.O. as suitable for visiting by L.H. Visitor | none | ||
| Disturbances of School arrangements by Med. Inspection | no | ||
Comments of A.S.M.O.—Dr. MacFarlane has observed an improvement
in cleanliness, especially of heads, as a result of medical inspection.
Type—II. Semi-basement under Chapel, large room for several classes
not separated.
Site—Shut in by houses.
Playground—Gravel.
Sanitary Conveniences—
Boys 3 syphonic latrines, automatic flushing.
Urinals—Boys 9-ft. lineal.
Lavatory Basins—Three.
Drinking Water—From taps over lavatory basins.
Class Room Walls—Match-boarded dado, plaster above.
General Cleanliness of School—Fairly clean.
Desks—New dual desks.
Lighting—Execrable. Window to floor area i in 6.5.
Heating—Warmed air (convected).
Ventilation—Indifferent. Available window openings to floor area 1 ir
15-9.
Cloak Rooms—Lighting and ventilation fan.