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Laundry Service for Incontinent Persons
The arrangement with Hackney Borough Council for the laundering
of articles of bed linen and personal clothing from incontinent
persons continued during the year. There were 976 collections and
deliveries compared with 174 during 1963
This service continued to expan . during the year particularly
during the latter part when a regular twice-weakly collection of
soiled articles was ensured. Twenty-six cases received the service
in 1964 and the twice-weekly collection resulted in several hundreds
of items being laundered.
Prevents on of Damage by Pests Act, 1949
During the year, 266 complaints of infestation by rats or mice
were received and in most cases of rat infestation smoke tests of
the drainage of the premises affected were carried out by the rodent
operatives under the supervision of the Public Health Inspectors.
Systematic baiting and poisoning was carried out by the Rodent
Operatives, with satisfactory results.
In accordance with the suggestion of the Ministry of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Pood, all sewers under the control of the Council were
baited twice during the year.
National Assistance Act, 1948
Under Section 47 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, as
amended by the National Assistance (Amendment) Act, 1951 provision
is made whereby a court of summary jurisdiction may make an order
for the removal of ill, infirm or incapacitated persons who are not
receiving proper care and attention.
During the year five applications were made for orders for
removal to hospital or institution, and removal orders were granted
in each instance.
Old People's Welfare
The Old People's Welfare Committee, comprising representatives
of the Council and the various local organisations and social settlements,
continued to provide all possible assistance to old people in
the Borough by the provision of clubs, meals-on-wheels, chiropody,
holidays and outings, etc.
The Department's three welfare visitors continued to assist in
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