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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
Ilford 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Health Education.—-On 6th January, 1943, a Public Meeting was held
under the auspices of the Central Council for Health Education at the Town
Hall, Ilford. The chair was taken by His Worship the Mayor and the
speaker was Mrs. Davidson of the Central Council for Health Education.
Two films, "A Doctor Talks" and "Love on Leave" were shown.
Insulin.-—On 4th January, 1943, a Circular (No. 2734) was issued by
the Ministry of Health under the Public Health Act, 1936, authorising
Local Authorities to assist the poorer inhabitants of the district, until the
termination of the war, with supplies of Insulin.
Three persons were assisted during 1943 with the Insulin required
at half cost.
SECTION G.—FACTORIES.
The Factory and Workshop Act, 1901, was superseded by the Factories
Act, 1937, which came into operation on 1st July, 1938.
There are 225 factories with mechanical power on the register.
There are 205 factories without mechanical power on the register.
There are 408 outworkers on the register.
1.—INSPECTION OF FACTORIES AND OTHER PREMISES.
Including Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors.
| Premises | Number of | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | Written Notices | Occupiers prosecuted | |
| (i) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| Factories with Mechanical Power | 354 | 13 | - |
| Factories without Mechanical Power | 181 | 7 | - |
| Other premises (not including Outworkers' premises) | — | — | - |
| Total | 535 | 20 | |
2.—DEFECTS FOUND IN FACTORIES.
| Particulars. | Number of Defects | No. ol defects in respect of which Prosecutions were instituted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found | Remedied | Referred to H.M. Inspector | ||
| Want of Cleanliness (S.l) | 6 | 2 | - | - |
| Overcrowding (S.2) | — | — | - | — |
| Unreasonable Temperature (S.3) | - | - | - | - |
| Inadequate Ventilation (S .4) | 1 | 1 | - | — |
| Ineffective Drainage of Floors (S.6) | 10 | 4 | - | - |
| Sanitary Conveniences (S.7):— | ||||
| Insufficient .. | 5 | 3 | - | — |
| Unsuitable or Defective | 12 | 8 | - | - |
| Not Separate for Sexes | — | — | - | —- |
| Other Offences | 13 | 3 | - | — |
| Total | 47 | 21 | - | - |