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It is claimed that these baths are suitable for the treatment of rheumatism and allied complaints.
The Council decided to instal two baths in the Women's
Department with three rest rooms, and one bath with one
rest room in the Men's Department.
A circular letter was addressed to all medical practitioners
in the Borough, informing them of the provision which had
been made and suggesting that they might desire to recommend patients suffering from rheumatism to take a course
of treatment at the baths.
These baths were opened on the 80th November, 1986,
and I understand that they are proving to be very popular.
PUBLIC WASH-HOUSES.
The public wash-houses in Scotts Road form part of the
building comprising the indoor Swimming Baths, Lime
Grove.
These wash-houses are very well patronised, and provide a means of clothes-washing for many families living
in tenement houses without washing accommodation.
They are open ordinary week-days from 8 a.m. to
8 p.m., except Saturdays, when they are available from
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PROPAGANDA.
During the year "Better Health," a monthly Health
Journal, published under the auspices of the Society of
Medical Officers of Health, was distributed.
One thousand copies of this Journal being distributed
monthly to the Schools and Infant Welfare Centres.
The Journal is welcomed by the School Teachers ae a
great help in the teaching of Hygiene.