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continued to give trouble and chutes in the large blocks of flats were
left in a foul condition encouraging breeding. Spraying kept the nuisance
in check until cleansing was effected. During this period, a further 10
gallons of concentrated tip dressing, 5 gallons of concentrated insecticide,
and 28lbs. of powder were used.
Our work in the control of the large tips was materially assisted by the
use of a mobile unit provided by the Borough Engineer. This consisted of an
80-gallon tank and a motor pump with two hoses of generous length, mounted
on a lorry. Without this unit, our normal 1 and 2 gallon hand-operated
sprays would never have coped.

In addition assistance was rendered in 110 complaints of wasps,
received from July to November.
Disinfection
Work under this heading continued to decline and was mostly confined
to requests following terminal illness usually of a non-infectious nature.
Spraying is carried Out to re-assure what generally a distressed relative,
formaldehyde being used for 31 rooms in 16 premises.
Assisted Bathing
This service, instituted by the Metropolitan Borough of Hammersmith
in 1961, assists mainly the aged, infirm person. Requests are received
mostly from General Practitioners and Social Workers. The patients are
collected and returned to their homes by Council transport. It is a
strictly limited service as it is very time consuming but is greatly
appreciated by the few who benefit. During the past year 15 persons
varying in age from 52 to 93 received 241 baths. The infirmities included
Psoriasis, Hemiplegia, Arthritis and Epilepsy. The station Superintendent,
who is a State Registered Nurse, keeps a strict watch on these patients
during bathing.
Health Laundry
Work on the reorganised laundry was completed on 9th March, 1970, after
many delays. Unfortunately, it was quickly apparent that a satisfactory
work flow was impossible to achieve with the limited space available after the
installation of the larger and additional equipment. Accordingly, the
receipt and marking section was transferred to the Cleansing Station
where it has operated very well albeit with some disruption of the
cleansing work. A further source of trouble was the Mariner Ironer which was
moved from Townmead Road, and reconditioned. It never operated satisfactorily
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