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 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]

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Smoke Control Area Heating Appliances344
Wasp Infestation103
Nuisance from Animals5
Offensive Accumulations, Odours, Dust, etc.22
Cleansing of walls and ceilings4
Roofs, Spoutings and Eaves Gutters repaired or renewed38
External Walls repaired5
Wall and ceiling plaster repaired17
Floors repaired6
Sub-floor ventilation2
Stairs1
Yard surface repaired5
Woodwork of doors and sashcords, glazing and Bills repaired26
Flues and chimney stacks repaired or rebuilt9
Dampness remedied17
Drains cleansed46
Drains repaired47
Drains - new inspection chambers8
New sinks provided2
Water Closets repaired or reconstructed5
Water Closet flushing cisterns repaired or renewed6
Water Closet pedestals fixed2
Water storage tanks and piping repaired or renewed8
Hot Water Systems repaired1
Dustbins provided14
Rat Infestations226
Sewers cleansed377
Sewers repaired6
Food Premises
Limewashed and cleansed5
Improvements13
Additional Sanitary accommodation3
Washing facilities provided5
Lighting and heating improved6
1384

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TABLE 4

Letters sent out and notices served in connection with the work of the Health Department:
Letters1339
Public Health Act:
Preliminary Notices125
Statutory Notices25
Housing Act:
Preliminary Notices1
Statutory Notices-