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Mortuary. A nominal fee of £2 per body is charged.
Inquests were held in the Court for Ealing and Houslow cases throughout
the year, in addition to the 80 Hammersmith inquests.
The number of bodies admitted to the Mortuary during the year was 693
an increase of 39 over 1968, There were 691 post-mortem examinations, an
increase of 43 over the previous year.
Bodies admitted from the Borough:-
By order of Coroner 588
Routed to Ealing 76
On application of Undertakers 2
666
Bodies admitted from other Boroughs:-
Ealing (by order of Coroner) 103
769
No. of post-mortem examinations conducted
Hammersmith cases 588
Ealing Cases (at Hammersmith) 103
691
Hammersmith cases (at Ealing) 76
767
National Assistance Act 1948
National Assistance (Amendment) Act 1951
Removal to Hospital of "Persons in Need of Care and Attention
Under the provisions of the above Acts, application may be made to
a Court of Summary Jurisdiction for an Order for the compulsory removal
to hospital of persons in need of proper care and attention,
It was not found necessary to take action under these Acts for any
persons in the Borough during the year. In all cases it was possible to
find a solution in other ways, usually by co-operation with the family
doctor and by providing ancillary services.
National Assistance Act 1948 - Section 50
Burial or Cremation of the Dead
During the year 36 burials were carried out by the Council.
Public Baths and Wash-Houses
The Metropolitan Water Board Supply is utilised for both baths
and pool. The water is subjected to chlorination, alkali treatment, and
filtration with continuous circulation. Samples of water were taken for
analysis and all were reported satisfactory. In addition, frequent
checks are made by the staff at the Baths, particularly during heavy
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