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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 1921
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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20
Sundry Nuisances abated:
Overcrowding 3
Smoke 9
Accummulations of refuse 55
Foul ditches, ponds, etc., and stagnant water 8
Fowls, pigs, and other animals 49
Dampness 261
Yards and forecourts paved, repaved or repaired 306
Walls and ceilings cleansed 2780
Leaky roofs made watertight 561
Additional ventilation provided under floors 165
Dilapidated plaster repaired 1002
Flooring and other woodwork repaired 284
Damp-proof courses inserted 47
Water supply reinstated 34
Washhouse floors repaved 201
Fireplaces and stoves repaired 256
Decayed brickwork repaired and repointed 75
Additional sinks provided 9
Additional light and ventilation to staircases 5
Larders or food cupboards provided 0
Gutters and rainwater pipes repaired 554
Smoke observations 64
Additional water closets constructed 6
Miscellaneous 644
Inspection of Premises where Food is prepared:
Butchers' shops 134
Fish shops 77
Eating houses 44
Greengrocers' shops 66
Ice-cream premises 29
Canal Boats Acts, 1877 and 1884.—During the year 72 visits were made to the Canal, and 55 boats inspected. The following Table No. 3 shews the contraventions observed and remedied during the year:—
| Infringement of the Acts and Regulations with respect to:— | Carried forward from 1920. | Found during 1921. | Remedied during 1921. | Carried forward from 1921. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) Certificates | — | 1 | 1 | — |
| (b) Habitable condition | — | 4 | 4 | — |
| Totals | — | 5 | 5 | — |
STATEMENT OF STAFF OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
Contribution of Salary repaid to Council by Government Grant under
| Appointment. | No. of Staff. | Whole or part time. | Ministry of Health. | Board of Education. | Special Schools. | Special qualification. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Acts. | Maternity and Child Welfare Grant. | Medical Inspection and Treatment. | Provision of Meals. | |||||
| Medical Officer of Health | 1 | Whole | Yes | Yes | Yes. | Yes | M.D., D.P.H. | |
| Asst. Medical Officer | 1 | Whole | Yes. | Registered | ||||
| Asst. Medical Officer | 4 | Whole | Yes | Yes | Medical Practitioner, D.P.H. | |||
| Specialist Medical Officers. Mental Deficiency | 1 | Part | Yes | M.D., F.R.S.E., L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S. | ||||
| Dermatologist | 1 | Part | Yes | Yes | B.A., M.D., Ch.B.,F.R.C.S. | |||