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Institutional Provision for unmarried mothers, illegitimate
infants and homeless children. No change from the arrangements
noted in the Report for 1930.
Ambulance Facilities.—The details set out in the Annual
Report for 1935 regarding ambulance facilities available within the
Borough, together with the alterations commented upon in the
Annual Report for 1936, hold good. All cases of doubt are referred
to the Medical Officer of Health.
Council Employees.—Eleven Council employees were
examined at the Town Hall during 1938, either for admittance to
the superannuation scheme or before being accepted into the
Council's service.
Mortuary.—During 1938, 36 bodies were deposited in the
Council's mortuary situated at the rear of the Town Hall. Thirtytwo
post-mortem examinations were made.
The new mortuary constructed in 1937 has already justified
the expense incurred in its erection. Several minor improvements
have already been made, and further alterations intended to increase
efficiency are contemplated during the present year. It is interesting
to note that several Boroughs have already sent representatives
to inspect the mortuary, with a view to collecting information for
similar provisions in their own districts. It is also evident that
local medical practitioners are making use of the mortuary, when
such an unfortunate necessity arises.
LABORATORY FACILITIES.
The following tables set out the work carried out at the Council's
laboratory and at other laboratories to which material was sent
during 1938.