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 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]
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| Work Undertaken | No. on Register | Notices Served |
|---|---|---|
| Wearing apparel | 10 | — |
| Lamp Shades | 1 | — |
| Artificial Flowers | 1 | — |
| Total | 12 | — |
Legal proceedings under Factories Act:—
No legal action was necessary during 1964.
| Nature of inspection | Number of premises | Numbers of visits | Notices issued and complied with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schools | 20 | - | - |
| Public Houses, Public Halls, and Public Conveniences | 38 | 68 | - |
| Stable Yards | 4 | - | - |
In addition to the above, 162 visits were made by Public Health
Inspectors to premises in connection with infectious diseases and 540 visits in
connection with offensive accumulations — 4 exhumations were attended.
Altogether 635 non-effective visits were made to premises of all types
where no access was gained.
SECTION 'D' — HOUSING.
| Number of houses inspected in respect of defective conditions | 872 |
| Number of re-inspections | 752 |
| Number of houses inspected in respect of unsatisfactory living conditions, but where no repairs were required | 233 |
| Number of re-inspections | 24 |
| Number of Informal Notices served | 107 |
| Number of Informal Notices complied with | 121 |