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
Beddington and Wallington 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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Dustbins provided 44
Fireplaces and stoves repaired or renewed 9
Floors—
(a) Repaired or renewed 17
(b) Ventilation provided or improved 11
Food storage provided or improved
Sinks renewed, etc. 5
Stairs—
(a) Repaired or renewed 5
lb) Handrails provided 2
Walls—
(a) Repaired or rebuilt 16
(b) Plaster repaired and redecorated 46
Water supply—
Pipes repaired or renewed 5
W.C. Accommodation—
(a) Structure repaired 5
(b) Cisterns repaired or renewed 7
(c) Flush pipe joint repaired (d) Pans provided or replaced 8
(e) Seats repaired or renewed 6
Windows—
(a) Frames and sashes repaired or renewed 31
(b) Sashcords and beading renewed 35
(c) Glazing and putties renewed 25
(d) Cills repaired 11
Yard paving repaired or renewed 4
(2) Factories
Cleansed 4
Sanitary Accommodation—
Ventilated space provided 2
(3) Food Premises
Structural defects remedied 4
Cleansing of walls, floors, ceilings, etc 12
Refuse accommodation provided 5
Yards—
(a) Repaired 4
(b) Accumulation removed 1
Washing Accommodation—
(a) Hot water provided 3
\b) Wash basins provided 3
W.C. accommodation cleansed, repaired, etc. 15
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