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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 1966

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]

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Table: During the year numerous enquiries were received and advice given, mostly culminating in applications being made. The following table summarises the applications dealt with and the interest of owners of tenanted properties referred to last year has been maintained.

During the year numerous enquiries were received and advice given, mostly culminating in applications being made. The following table summarises the applications dealt with and the interest of owners of tenanted properties referred to last year has been maintained.

Improvement Grants - StandardOwner/occupiersTenanted
Applications received3411
" approved3410
Dwellings improved2515
£s.d.
Amount paid in grants4,495.18.1.
Average per house112.8.0.
Amenities provided -
(a) fixed bath28
(b) shower—
(c) wash hand basin35
(d) hot water supply (to any fittings)37
(e) water closet within dwelling31
(f) food store17

Table: Improvement G-rants - Discretionary.

Improvement G-rants - Discretionary.

Owner/occupiersTenanted
Applications Received2625
" Approved2625
Number of dwellings improved2717
£s.d.
Amount paid in grants12,928.17.1.
Average per house293.16.9.

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In many cases where grants are made, works of repair and improvement
not eligible for grant are carried out, so that the general
standard of housing is greatly improved.
Eighty-four dwellings, many of them recently acquired by the
applicants, have been improved in various ways with grants averaging
£207. 8. 0. per house. Of this sum £51.17.0. is borne by the Council,
the remainder is covered from the Exchequer. Without this encouragement
it is unlikely that in the majority of cases the improvement would
have taken place or at least not in such a comprehensive or thorough
manner. The effect must be an increase in well-being and good health
within the community.