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
Kingston upon Thames 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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and managers is almost invariably given to the Public Health Inspectors
who, on their part, seek to give assistance by advice and encouragement.
The following tabulated statement shows the nature of the defects for which Notices were served during the years:-
| PART IV | Defects Requiring Notices | Complied |
|---|---|---|
| Sanitary Conveniences. | ||
| Lack of "Wash your Hands Notices" | 6 | 5 |
| Fittings cleansed, repaired or extended | 14 | 6 |
| Walls and ceilings cleansed | 1 | 1 |
| Ventilation Provided | 3 | 1 |
| Sinks | ||
| Renewed or repaired, also draining boards | 5 | 5 |
| Cleansed | — | 1 |
| Washing Facilities for Staff | ||
| Absence of, defective, inadequate hand basins | 3 | 7 |
| Absence of hot water | 7 | 4 |
| " " cold water | 4 | 2 |
| Provision of Towels, Soap and Nailbrushes | 5 | 5 |
| Absence of, or defective, water heaters | 3 | 2 |
| Repairs to Pood Rooms | ||
| Walls and ceilings cleansed or repaired | 5 | 8 |
| Additional ventilation required | 2 | 3 |
| Floors repaired | 1 | 4 |
| Other structural repairs | 4 | 3 |
| Protection of Food against Contamination, | ||
| Food to be kept 18" off ground | 1 | 1 |
| Covers provided for food | 5 | 5 |
| Smoking | 2 | 2 |
| Others | 4 | 5 |
| Uncleanliness | ||
| Kitchens and Equipment | 8 | 4 |
| Insects | 1 | 1 |
| Floors | 14 | 7 |
| Personal | 4 | 3 |
| Food Stores | 5 | 3 |
| Dustbins | ||
| Cleansed and/or repaired | 1 | — |
| General Repairs | 6 | 3 |
| Cleansing-General | 5 | 2 |
| First Aid Kit | 3 | 4 |
| Others | 2 | 3 |
| 124 | 100 |