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REMOVAL OF AGED AND INFIRM PERSONS TO INSTITUTIONS. (continued).
Several cases were removed either to hospital or County Council
homes for the aged after persuasion, but it was not necessary to invoke
Section 47 during the year.
SERVICES FOR OLD PEOPLE.
The voluntary services in the district provide some assistance and
recreation for old people. The W.V.S. have organised five "Darby and Joan"
Clubs in various parts of the Borough so that one or more is within reasonable
reach of persons living in any part of the District. In addition, the
Albany Institute Old People's Club, although situated just beyond the Borough
boundary, is patronised mainly by Deptford people.
I give details regarding our "Meals on Wheels" service which is carried
out in co-operation with the Women's Voluntary Services Organisation.
Meals are provided to about 190 old people each week. The meals are
obtained from the United Girls Schools for Social Services at a cost of
1s. 8d, per meal, for which the individuals pay 10d. and the London County
Council pay a subsidy of 10d. per meal. The Council pay the United Girls
Schools monthly for the cost of the meals, 10,310 meals were provided during
the year.
The Deptford Borough Council provide a vehicle (which was presented by
a local firm) and a driver, to deliver about bo meals twice a week to housebound
old folk and the remainder of the meals to "Darby and Joan" Clubs.
The W.V.S. provide the helpers for delivery of meals.
SHOPS ACT, 1950.
In the course of their routine inspection the Public Health Inspectors
paid attention to the ventilation and temperature of shops and the provision
of washing accommodation and sanitary convenience.
BATHS AND WASH-HOUSES.
The Council maintains three swimming baths at Laurie Grove adjoining
the Town Hall. A plant giving continuous filtration and sterilisation
maintains the purity of the water at all times. The plant is capable of
filtering the whole of the water in the baths within four hours and the
system of "break-point" chlorination ensures the purity and safety of the
water even during periods of maximum use.
Two of the swimming baths are open all the year, but the large bath
is closed from October until April, during which time a sprung floor is put
in place and the building is used as a hall. In addition to the swimming
baths there are 60 slipper baths for public use at Laurie Grove.
At the Evelyn Baths, Clyde Street, there are 60 slipper baths and
facilities for Russian Vapour Baths and Foam Baths, and in addition a
public wash-house is provided.
At the baths at Ilderton Road, 18 slipper baths are provided.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951.
Seven applications for licences were received, and all were approved
by the Council and granted.
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