[Report 1947] / Medical Officer of Health, Winchester U.D.C. / City.

  • Winchester (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1947
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Credit: [Report 1947] / Medical Officer of Health, Winchester U.D.C. / City. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Premises cleansed . 2 Water storage tanks cleansed . 3 Walls cleansed .«....... 7 Ceilings cleansed .._. 4 Nuisances from animals remedied . 3 New rainwater guttering provided .. 4 Drainage :— Drains repaired . 24 Drains inspection chamber provided . 3 Drains ventilated . 2 Drains self cleansing gullies provided . Drains cleansed .-... 1 Yard surfaces—proper means of drainage provided .-. 3 Sanitary conveniences :— Roofs repaired . 13 Walls repaired . 8 New basins fixed . 21 Connections repaired . 6 Cisterns repaired or renewed . 17 New flush pipes fixed . 5 Provided with sufficient supply of water ... 4 Doors repaired or renewed . 4 Seats repaired or renewed . 4 Ash Bins :— Ash Bins provided . 11 Common Lodging Houses As in past years regular inspections were carried out at the three common lodging houses. The standard of cleanliness and good management remains about the same, viz., two good, one indifferent. Tents, Vans and Sheds The only site in the City area used during the year for temporary dwellings was at “ The Fairground,” Bar End. After prolonged negotiations and as a result of overcrowding, in addition to insanitary conditions, the occupants of some caravans were per¬ suaded to vacate the site. Routine Inspections of Dwelling-houses, Slaughterhouses, Dairies, Cowsheds, Factories and premises under the Shops Acts, etc. 3560 visits Infectious Disease Investigations Scarlet Fever .. 1 1 Cholera Contacts . 6 Infantile Paraly sis . 3 Diphtheria .<. Nil Small Pox Contacts . 3