Public Health Reform Acts 1800-1914

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Created on: 11-06-16 10:55

1834 Poor Law Amendment Act

Medical Officers were appointed to workhouses which provided basic medical care for the poor

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1848 Public Health Act

The Central Board of Health was created and although it was abolished 10 years later, the Act also encouraged local Boards of Health to be set up to appoint a Medical Officer, provide sewers, inspect lodging houses and check food offered for sale

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1853

Vaccinations were made compulsory although no one was given the power to enforce them

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1855 Nuisance Removal Act

This act made overcrowded housing illegal

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1864 Factory Act

This act made unhealthy conditions in factories illegal

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1866 Sanitary Act

This act made local authorities responsible for sewers, water and street cleaning

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1868

An 1868 act encouraged the improvement of slum housing or its demolition

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1871 Vaccinations Act

This act made sure that the previous vaccination act was obeyed

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1875 Artisans Dwelling Act

This act made the house owners responsible for keeping their properties in good order and gave local authorities the right to buy and demolish slums if they were not improved

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1875 Public Health Act

This brought together a range of acts covering sewerage and drains, water supply, housing and disease. Local authorities had to appoint Medical Officers in charge of public health. [Continued on next card]

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1875 Public Health Act

Local sanitary inspectors were appointed to look after slaughterhouses and prevent the sale of contaminated food. Local authorities were ordered to cover sewers, keep them in good condition, supply fresh water to citizens and supply street lighting

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1906

A 1906 Act told local councils to provide free school meals for poor children

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1907

School medical examinations were ordered for all children

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1908

Old-age pensions were introduced

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1911

National insurance (free medical treatment for workers who fell ill) was introduced

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1848 Public Health Act

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Vaccinations were made compulsory although no one was given the power to enforce them

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This act made overcrowded housing illegal

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This act made unhealthy conditions in factories illegal

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Public Health Reform Acts 1800-1914