View report page

13
affected or endangered thereby. The cleansing of grossly
fouled bedding in cases of incontinence may be dealt with under
this Section.
In seventeen cases action was taken on an experimental
basis. The bedding was marked, laundered at the Council's
disinfecting station and returned to the old people. The scheme
worked smoothly and appears to fill a much felt want. From
stocks of bedding held, the Council are able to supply on loan
linen and bedding to old people while their own is being
laundered, and where possible voluntary organisations are asked
to undertake replacements of much worn articles.
To comply with the legal requirements, the Council have
given a general authority to the Medical Officer of Health to
take whatever action appears to be requisite under the terms of
Section 122 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936.
Library facilities. The Libraries Committee co-operate
in providing books for old people confined to their homes.
The circulation of the books is effected by the Woman's Voluntary
Services mobile library.
Meals. The arrangements for meals either delivered to old
people in their homes or in canteens are being continued with
great success by the Women's Voluntary Services in conjunction
with Kensington Communal Kitchens.
Visiting. The Council's Women Health Officers visit old
people brought to their notice. At present the compilation of
a comprehensive record system is in progress, which includes
personal particulars, environmental conditions and needs of old
people in the borough. The local voluntary organisations are
supplying records of old people whom they are helping and every
endeavour is being made to keep this information up to date.