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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 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]

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b/f:388
Woodwork of doors and sashcords, glazing and sills repaired.70
Flues and chimney stacks repaired or rebuilt21
Dampness remedied65
Drains cleansed14
Drains repaired32
Drains - New inspection chambers5
New Sinks provided6
Water Closets repaired or reconstructed6
Water Closet Pedestals fixed5
Water Closet Flushing Cisterns repaired or renewed10
Water Storage Tanks and Piping repaired or renewed4
Hot Water Systems repaired1
Dustbins provided18
Rat Infestations206
Sewers cleansed206
Sewers repaired16
Food premises:
Limewashcd and cleansed.9
Washing copper repairs1
Sub-floor ventilation2
Stairs2
Stoves6
1093

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Letters sent out and notices served in connection with the work of the Health Department.
Letters858
Public Health Act:
Preliminary Notices46
Statutory Notices.4
Housing Act:
Preliminary Notices.27
Statutory Notice.1