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
Sutton 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton]
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As a result of investigations made and notices served, the following
work was carried out:-
Accumulations removed 11
Brickwork repaired 2
Ceilings repaired and/or made good 8
Chimneys and flues repaired 4
Damp conditions remedied 17
Doors and frames repaired, including locks and
fasteners 1
Drainage repaired and/or reconstructed 45 (houses)
Drainage inspection chambers repaired 9
Soil pipes renewed 4
Drains cleared 1,521
Waste gullies repaired, renewed or provided 7
Waste pipes repaired, renewed or provided 6
Surface water drainage provided 1
Dustbins provided 6
Fireplaces, ranges or stoves repaired or renewed 1
Floors renewed or replaced 7
Food storage accommodation provided 2
Roofs repaired and made weatherproof 11
Downpipes, guttering repaired and/or renewed 9
Stairs repaired 3
Sinks renewed 3
Walls repaired 8
re-plastered and/or repaired 18
cleansed and redecorated 16
Wash basins and baths provided 15
Water supply renewals or repairs 8
W.c. provided 1
W.c. accommodation repaired 20
WoCo pans and seats repaired, renewed or provided 3
flushing apparatus repaired or renewed 7
Windows repaired and/or renewed 17
Ventilation provided 9
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