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BATHING FACILITIES FOR THE ELDERLY
Public Baths
Old people may obtain without charge, a hot bath at the Fulham Baths on Tuesdays and
Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 12 noon, and 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
I am informed by the Baths Superintendent Mr. R. C. Gerred that approximately 30
persons a week take advantage of these facilities.
Home Bathing

Two additional Home Bathing Attendants commenced duty in May and there are now four
Attendants (three female and one male) engaged on this work paid on a sessional basis.
S.O.S CARD SCHEME
The S O.S Card Scheme was started in August, 1953, with the object of getting help
quickly to elderly people in emergency.
91
Total cards issued since scheme started
Total cards issued during 1956
13
OLD PEOPLE'S LAUNDRY
(Section 122 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936)
Service for Incontinent Persons
A scheme under the provisions of this Section to cleanse the linen and bedding of
aged, infirm and incontinent persons was commenced in March 1952, and is proving of real
benefit to sufferers. The work is carried out at the Disinfecting Station where modern
equipment is enabling the staff to deal quickly and efficiently with the work.
By arrangement with Chelsea Borough Council the washing of their old people is dealt
with at the Station, Chelsea providing the transport and paying a charge of 7d. per 1b.
(dry weight).