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Frequent inspection of these homes was carried out during the
year and at no time were any contraventions found which called for
action on the part of the Local Authority.
These Nursing Homes are fulfilling a very useful purpose in
that they are providing accommodation for a type of case which
in many instances it is extremely difficult to get into hospital.

PUBLIC MORTUARY.
The public mortuary is situate at the rear of the Fire Station in
South Street, Bromley.
During the year 29 bodies were received at the mortuary, 17 of
which were received from hospitals. Inquests were held in 11 cases.
WELFARE OF OLD PEOPLE.
The following reports have been received on the various homes
run by voluntary associations and public authorities :—
" Greenhill," Oaklands Road, Bromley.
This Home is run by the Brook Lane Medical Mission, and
General Secretary reports
" There are 22 beds available in the Home. We are hoping
soon to go forward with the building of an extension, which will
give us more ground floor accommodation. During 1956, we have
lost 2 residents by death, and 3 residents have been moved to other
Homes owing to their increasing infirmity. 5 new patients have
been admitted to Greenhill.
The new balcony, mentioned in our last report, was finished in
time for the summer months, and gave great pleasure to the
residents. A new sun blind was also fitted and new chairs supplied.
Nearly all the residents were able to go away for a change
during the summer—some to relatives or friends, and others to
Convalescent Homes at Brighton and Bognor run by the
Bermondsey Medical Mission."