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
Barnes 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]
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Table 20.—Home Workers.
| Work Undertaken | No. on Register |
|---|---|
| Wearing apparel | 52 |
| Lamp Shades | 14 |
| Curtain makers and upholstery | 9 |
| Household linen | 3 |
| Instrument cases | 2 |
| Stuffed toys and Nursery Articles | 13 |
| Xmas Crackers | 2 |
| Artificial Flowers | 2 |
| Textile Weaving | 1 |
| Total | 98 |
Table 21.—Other Premises.
| Nature of inspection | Number of premises | Number of visits | Notices issued and complied with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schools | 21 | 38 | — |
| Public Halls and Cinemas | 4 | 4 | — |
| Piggeries and Stable Yards | 17 | 69 | — |
| Public Conveniences | 39 | 44 | — |
In addition to the above, 46 visits were made by Sanitary Inspectors to
premises in connection with infectious disease.
Altogether, 293 non-effective visits were made to premises of all types
where no access was gained.
116 drain tests were applied during the year.
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