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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, M.N.A.B.S. ,
M.I. Mar. E. that 30-40 persons a week take advantage of these facilities.
Home Bathing
This service was commenced in April, 1954. It has proved immensely popular and
not unduly costly.
1958
Number of baths given 2, 165
Number of persons receiving baths at end of year 90
Number of persons on waiting list at end of year 10
At the moment there are 3 female attendants engaged on this work paid on a
sessional basis. It is hoped to increase the number of baths given as soon as
additional suitable staff to carry out the duties can be found.
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.
Total cards issued since scheme started 108
Total cards issued during 1958 7
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. 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 laundry of their old people is
dealt with at the Station.