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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

Beddington and Wallington 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]

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Windows repaired130
Windows provided with new sashcords110
Staircases repaired13
Handrails to stairs provided4
Rooms provided with means of ventilation11
Food stores ventilated or provided2
Chimneys repaired59
Overcrowding abated4
Refuse removed11
Number of premises disinfested from bed bugs4
Milk and Dairies.
Unregistered purveyors of milk registered2
Food Premises.
Premises cleansed6
Receptacles for refuse provided2
Refuse removed1
Factories.
Premises cleansed6
Sanitary conveniences—defects remedied2
Other defects remedied7
Bakehouses.
Premises cleansed4
Other defects remedied2
Shops.
Heating facilities provided3
Ventilation provided3
Byelaws with respect to Nuisances.
Accumulations of manure or other offensive refuse removed or covered2
Smoke.
Nuisances abated4
SUMMARY OF WORK DONE DURING THE YEAR.
Number of inspections of dwelling-houses964
Number of re-inspections of premises2888
Number of visits to works in progress2331
Number of miscellaneous visits and inspections789
Number of visits to dairies27