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The public mortuary and post-mortem room are provided by the local
authority under Section 198 of the P.H.A., 1936. There are two purposebuilt
refrigerators providing accommodation for 18 bodies, which are more than
adequate to cover normal needs in the mortuary. A viewing room is also
provided where relatives through a specially-designed glass screen can view
the deceased. This room is furnished with flowering plants by the Parks
Department.
The Post-Mortem room is equipped with four tables of special design
incorporating elbow-operating taps and foot-operated sluicing mechanism
with drainage ducts that can readily be cleared. An independent gas boiler
provides very hot water to meet all requirements and an electricallyoperated
air conditioning unit ensures a satisfactory temperature both
Summer and Winter. Offices are provided for both the Pathologist and
Mortuary Superintendent, with toilet facilities.
A reciprocal agreement operates with the neighbouring borough of Ealing
during the absence of either Superintendent due to leave or sickness.
Bodies are routed to the Acton mortuary, or vice-versa, and a nominal fee
of £2 per body is either received or paid.
During the year 775 bodies were received at the mortuary, an increase
of 82 over the previous year.

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.
B.41