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Two samples of untreated milk were submitted for antibiotics test—no
penicillin was detected.
Condensed Milk Regulations, 1959
These Regulations provide standards for milk fat and milk solids of
condensed milk, and control the labelling of containers. During the year 14
samples were submitted to the Public Analyst for examination and were reported
genuine.
Markets
The Street Traders using the market sites in Bradmore Lane and Norland
Road operate from approved pitches licensed by the Borough Council under
Section 21 of the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1947. The markets
in Cinema Extension, Uxbridge Road, and in Railway Approach are privately
owned. Frequent inspections of the food stalls in these markets were made,
particular attention being paid to the storage accommodation used by the street
traders.
MEDICINAL BATHS & TREATMENT CENTRE
General
A steady flow of work in all sections has been maintained during the year.
The winter was relatively mild, the only influx of work being due to flooding
caused by heavy rainfall.
When this happens every assistance is given to the unfortunate householder.
Mattresses are sterilized and dried, bedding is laundered, premises are disinfected.
If necessary bedding can be loaned and temporary accommodation provided.
Assistance has continued to be rendered to the Old People's Welfare section
of the Town Clerk's department, 2397 towels and 104 overalls being laundered
for the Luncheon Clubs. The Dormobile was used to convey patients for chiropody
treatment, for club meetings and collection and delivery of baggage for holiday
participants. In addition a total of 4378 articles were laundered for use within
the department.
Bathing of the elderly and infirm is confined to cases receiving medical attention
mainly for skin conditions, arthritis, paralysis, and senility. Patients are collected
and taken to the medicinal baths where they are bathed under the personal
supervision of the superintendent who is a state registered nurse. A total of 22
persons shared the 381 baths arranged. It is very easy to envisage how this
service would expand if additional transport and labour were available to bathe
all elderly and infirm people lacking facilities in their own homes.
Cleansing and Treatment of Persons
The number of persons requiring treatment for scabies increased by 41 this
year whereas other conditions showed a slight decrease. A total of 161 people
received treatment for scabies, whilst 69 were given treatments for head lice, 41
received 66 treatments for pubic lice, and 113 were given 122 treatments for
body lice.
In addition 214 treatments were given to 144 individuals from neighbouring
authorities.
Steam Sterilisation
347 requests involving 2,977 articles were dealt with compared with 3,614
the previous year. 910 articles from West London Hospital and 325 mattresses
from the Dairy Show at Olympia together with 123 articles for 6 neighbouring
authorities, were the major items in this year's work.