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 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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| Defects Requiring Notices | Complied | |
|---|---|---|
| Washing Facilities for Staff B/Fwd. | 24 | 40 |
| Absence of, defective, inadequate hand basins | 4 | 2 |
| Absence of hot water | 4 | 5 |
| " " cold water | 1 | 3 |
| Provision of Towels, soap and nailbrushes | 8 | 6 |
| Absence of, or defective, water heaters | 3 | 6 |
| Repairs to Pood Rooms. | ||
| Walls and ceilings cleansed or repaired | 14 | 14 |
| Floors repaired | 8 | 12 |
| Other structural repairs | 7 | 5 |
| Protection of Food against Contamination | ||
| Food to be kept 18 off ground | 2 | 2 |
| Covers provided for food | 3 | |
| Others | 9 | 10 |
| Uncleanliness. | ||
| Kitchens and Equipment | 11 | 4 |
| Insects | 1 | — |
| Food Stores | 1 | 2 |
| Preparation Rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Dustbins. | ||
| Insufficient | 2 | 1 |
| Cleansed and/or repaired | 1 | - |
| General Repairs. | 8 | 9 |
| Cleansing-General. | 9 | 13 |
| First Aid Kit | 2 | 3 |
| Defective Roofing | 2 | 2 |
| Defective Drainage | 5 | 4 |
| 129 | 149 |