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Diseases of Animals Act 1950
Forty two inspections of piggeries were made
by the public health inspectors and animals
were examined by the veterinary inspector as
required in connection with movement licences.
Miscellaneous
The following table sets out shortly the activities
of the staff of the section not described
under other headings.
General complaints registered and 1 408
investigated
Premises whereat nuisances recorded 1 247
Miscellaneous nuisances abated
informally 738
Miscellaneous nuisances abated after
statutory notice 102
Infectious diseases investigations 981
Food poisoning investigation 38
Advice to immigrants 458
Unspecified visits - service of notices
etc 3,422
Interviews 634
Informal notices and letters issued 2,137
Inspections
Schools 36
Premises licensed for public entertainment 36
Hairdressing premises 189
Agricultural premises 17
Rag flock premises 2
Offensive trades 3
Workplaces 54
Public urinals 36
Swimming baths and pools 18
Accumulations of refuse 475
Verminous premises 194
Nuisances 1 >254
The inspectors are supported by the staff of disinfec
tors/drain testers/' van drivers in connection
with duties not requiring technical qualification
and the following summarises the latterS' work.
Visits Treatments
Infectious diseases
(Collection of specimens) 2.006
Vermin and pests 443
Drain tests 392
Old people s laundry 1,707
Visits Treatment
Transport of goods and
documents 10 970
Rooms disinfected
a, Infectious diseases 10
b. Others
c Bedding destroyed
Premises treated for bugs
and fleas 134 rooms
Premises treated for cock
roaches 17
Premises treated for ants 31
Premises treated fa other
insects 15
Wasps nests destroyed 129
Thanks are due to the administrative staff for their
handling of the voluminous paper work involved in
the activities of the department.
By the time this report is published I shall have
attained 60 years of age and completed 41 years
local government service. 35 of them in this borough
and its predecessa Heston and Isleworth This is
not the place for a nostalgic essay but I would like
to thank members of the council, and past and present
officers in this and other departments, for their help
and suppat during that period, and to express the
hope that my successor will derive satisfaction and
happiness from his future efforts.'
Rehousing on medical grounds
During the year 373 applications for rehousing on
medical grounds were received from the Director
of Housing. All these applications were supported
by medical certificates and were assessed after
visits had been paid by either the health visitor a
public health inspector.
Public Health Act, 1936
Nursing Homes
The local health authority became responsible for
the registration and supervision of nursing homes in
accordance with regulations made under part VI of
the Public Health Act 1936.
Section I of the Nursing Homes Act 1963 made
provision governing the conduct of nursing homes
with respect to the standard of accommodation
staff and the care provided for patients and limita
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