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It was not found necessary to take action under these Acts for
any person 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 ancilliary services.
National Assistance Act 1948-Section 50
Burial or Cremation of the Dead
During the year approx. 40 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 bathing
loads. The public baths and wash-houses in Lime Grove; Shepherds Bush;
and North End Road, Fulham, provide facilities for bathing, swimming and
laundry work. For bathing there are private hot baths or shower cubicles;
and towels, soap, bath cubes, and shampoos are supplied at a small cost.
There are concession rates for children and for old-age pensioners free
baths on certain days. In the public wash-houses fully automatic
machinery is provided for washing and spin drying. There are also facilities
for ironing.
There are two swimming baths at Lime Grove and three at North End
Road, only the smaller ones being open all the year round. The larger ones
are available during the Summer months only, as, during the Winter season
there are converted into public halls which may be hired for meetings,
concerts, wrestling,or dancing, and certain periods are set aside for
badminton and indoor bowls.
Bloemfontein Road
There is an open-air pool at Bloemfontein Road, Shepherds Bush, which
during the Summer months provides facilities for swimming and sunbathing.
During the Summer months checks are also made on the various paddling
pools provided in the parks.
Staff Medical Examinations
The new system inaugarated in October 1969 is working satisfactorily.
All applicants for employment with the Council are required to complete
a detailed questionnaire which is considered by the Principal" Medical
Officer who then decides whether a medical examination is necessary.
Medical examinations however are still carried out in the following
cases:
1. Personnel in contact with children
2. Cases in prolonged sickness
3. Personnel for extention of service.
4. All food handlers
All personnel are still required to have an X-ray
Tribute must once again be paid to the medical practitioners and
hospital specialists who supply essential information in so many cases.
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