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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Care of the Aged
This work continued to expand. From 1st April, 1965 the area covered
included that part of the Metropolitan Borough of Wandsworth amalgamated with
the old Metropolitan Borough of Lambeth to form the new London Borough.
The number of old peoples visitors was increased from two to three. During the
year 966 new cases were brought to the notice of the health department. The age
groups into which these new cases were divided were as follows
Male Female Total
60-69 years 70 152 222
70-74 years 59 105 164
75-79 years 64 147 211
80-89 years 87 231 318
90-94 years 13 29 42
95 years and over 4 5 9
297 669 966
The total number of visits made during the year was 7,928.
The number of old people persuaded to enter hospitals and institutions
voluntarily was 325.
It was necessary to take action under Section 47 of the National Assistance
Act 1948 in one case.
A total of 968 persons received help in some form or another.
The number of cases on the register, including those from previous years is
3,795.
Laundry Service for Aged Incontinent
The arrangements made with Southwark Borough Council for carrying out this
servioe continued during the year.
Number of persons receiving service 240
Total number of visits 4,574
Number of soiled articles collected 52,814
Total weight of laundry cleansed 45,282 lbs.
Home Bathing Service
An increasing number of aged persons are benfiting from this scheme. During
the year 2,816 baths were given.