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 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]
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Table 15. — Home Workers.
| Work Undertaken | No. on Register |
|---|---|
| Wearing apparel | 62 |
| Lamp Shades | 12 |
| Curtain makers and upholstery | 3 |
| Household linen | 1 |
| Stuffed Toys and Nursery Articles | 3 |
| Xmas Crackers | 2 |
| Artificial Flowers | 2 |
| Carding of buttons | 1 |
| Total | 86 |
Table 16.—Other Premises.
| Nature of inspection | Number of premises | Number of visits | Notices issued and complied with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schools | 21 | 1 | - |
| Public Halls, Cinemas and Public Conveniences | 41 | 31 | - |
| Stable Yards | 5 | 11 | — |
In addition to the above, 37 visits were made by Public Health Inspectors
to premises in connection with infectious disease.
Altogether, 248 non-effective visits were made to premises of all types
where no access was gained.
SECTION 'D'— HOUSING
Table 17.— Housing Inspections.
| Total number of inspections (including re-inspections) made in respect of unsatisfactory housing conditions | 1,562 |
| Number of houses inspected in respect of unsatisfactory living conditions, but where no repairs were required | 114 |
| Number of Informal Notices served | 109 |
| Number of Informal Notices complied with | 85 |