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(e) The manufacture of attractive pills which resemble
sweets should be prohibited. The use of "kiddiproof"
tins for dangerous drugs, and an increased
parental responsibility will be the most effective factor
in prevention.
(f) Notification of accidents to the Medical Officer of
Health by hospitals and general practitioners in order
that the circumstances may be investigated and any
predisposing causes eliminated, if possible. It is
hoped that a scheme of this nature will be in operation
soon in this Borough.
(g) Alteration and adaptations in the homes of the aged
and disabled (guard rails, ramps, adequate stair lighting,
elimination of slippery floors, etc.) under the National
Assistance Act.
Following a report to the Public Health Committee on
this subject, consideration was given to the possibility of this
Council establishing a scheme for hiring out fireguards to
residents in appropriate cases, but legislation permitting expenditure
of this nature applies only to local health authorities and
the Council accordingly decided to ask the London County
Council to make appropriate arrangements for the provision
of fireguards under the powers conferred upon them under
Section 28 of the National Health Service Act, 1946.
Throughout the year the Staffs of the Public Health
Department and the L.C.C. Divisional Office collaborated in
the intensification of education to prevent home accidents.
Great assistance was given by the Staff of the South Eastern
Gas Board in discovering and dealing with defective or potentially
defective gas apparatus in the homes.