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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

Brent 1966

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brent]

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Drainage and Sewerage
W.C.'s—pans and traps renewed22
W.C.'s—cleansed /repaired120
W.C.'s—add. accom. provided4
W.C.'s—ventilation improved4
Drains—reconstructed7
Drains—examined, tested, exposed3
Drains—cleared, repaired116
Soil pipes or vent shafts repaired49
New soil pipes or vent shafts fixed19
Disconnecting traps or chambers inserted7
New manhole covers9
Other Defects
Brickwork repaired /repointed206
Dampness remedied—D.P. course220
Dampness remedied—others209
Exterior paintwork repainted32
Fireplaces/ranges repaired or renewed2
Flooring and other woodwork rep./ren.318
Floor (solid) repaired16
Floors—add. vent, provided6
Food stores—ventilation provided62
Gutters, R.W.Ps., waste pipes repaired431
Overcrowding abated28
Plastering repaired/renewed (rooms)354
Refuse accumulations removed67
Roofs repaired/renewed465
Sinks—additional provided4
Sinks—repaired / renewed7
Flues repaired3
Staircases, passages—cleansed11
Staircases, passages—repaired17
Walls and ceilings—cleansed104
Walls and ceilings—repaired271
Windows repaired560
Other defects238
Courts, Forecourts, Yards
Nuisances abated23
Paving repaired / relaid30
Accumulations removed121
Verminous Articles and Premises
Premises disinfested3
Articles disinfested/destroyed-
Animals
Nuisances abated8
Offices and Shops
Ventilation—provided and/or maintained5
Temperature—reasonable prov./maintained3
W.C.'s—cleansed /repaired3
W.C.'s—add. acc. provided1
Lighting—suitable and sufficient provided6
Other nuisances abated44
Miscellaneous
Nuisances abated13
Smoke nuisances abated1
Hot water provided in dwelling house47
Cookers „ „ „ „7
Baths „ „ „ „11
Food store „ „ „ „38
Cold water „ „ „ „13