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There can be no doubt of the Worth of the Laundry Service, and
the fact that deterioration rarely occurs after our visits emphasises
Its value with the frail and aged.
It should be emphasised that this Is an essential service Which
covers only those cases falling within the terms of Section 122 of
the Public Health (London) Act, 1936.
Cleansing of Soiled Linen
During the year 31 new cases were added to the list of patients
and 352 certificates were signed authorising the laundering of bed
linen etc.
The patients were revisited at Intervals of two or three months
and the old people are not slow In showing their appreciation. Often
by discussing their problems It Is possible to bring other means of
help to them, and Invalid Meals and Heme Helps are thus brought In.
The average age of all cases was 79, and only four patients were
under 70 years of age.
In 16 cases the service enabled patients to be admitted to hospital
In a much better condition for treatment than would otherwise
not have been possible.