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

Chingford 1951

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]

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Table: TABLE 3 (Contd.)

TABLE 3 (Contd.)

Brought Forward382
Verminous Premises disinfested13
Drains Repaired or Reconstructed13
Drains cleansed13
Drains repaired17
Drains - New Inspection Chambers10
New Sinks Provided1
Sink Waste Pipes - Trapped or Renewed11
Smoke Nuisances2
Soil and Ventilating Pipes repaired or renewed8
Water Closets repaired or reconstructed10
Water Closets cleansed and limewashed3
Water Closet Pedestals fixed11
Water Closet Flushing Cisterns repaired or renewed13
Water Storage Tanks and Piping repaired or renewed11
Sufficient Water Supply Provided5
Hot Water Systems repaired3
Dustbins provided14
Rat infestations118
Sewers cleansed178
Sewers repaired14
Food Premises:
Limewashed and cleansed15
Improvements.26
Factories and Workplaces:
Limewashed and cleansed7
Lighting and ventilation improved5
2
Separate accommodation for sexes1
Shops:
Additional Sanitary accommodation3
Washing facilities provided1
Lighting and Heating improved6
Places of Entertainment:
Repairs to Sanitary Accommodation2
Cleansing of Sanitary Accommodation1
919

Table: TABLE 4.Letters sent out and notices served in connection with the work of the Health Department.

TABLE 4.

Letters sent out and notices served in connection with the work of the Health Department.

Letters1585
Public Health Acts
Preliminary Notices64
Statutory Notices2
Housing Acts:
Preliminary Notices44
Statutory Notices10