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115
The number of old people persuaded to enter hospitals and institutions
voluntarily was 290.
It was necessary to take action under Section 47 of the National Assistance
Act, 1948 in 5 cases.
A total of 2,904 persons received help in some form or another.
The number of cases on the register, including those from previous years is
5,385.
LAUNDRY SERVICE FOR AGED INCONTINENT
Number of persons receiving service 265
Total number of visits 6,011
Number of soiled articles collected 61,695
Total weight of laundry cleansed 54,446 1 bs.
HOME BATHING SERVICE
During the year 3,757 baths were given.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF STAFF
The Health Department undertakes for the Council medical examination of
staff. This includes new entrants to the service, staff and employees absent
through sickness, employees considered for participation in the Council's Sick
Pay Scheme and special referrals. In addition, medical examinations are carried
out for other local authorities on a reciprocal basis.
Examinations carried out during the year numbered 945.
Details are given below:-
Health Department 326
Children's Department 85
Town Clerk's Department 382*
Welfare Department 147
Other Local Authorities 5 945
*Six months period only June-December, 1967
HEALTH EDUCATION
Health education continued throughout the year. In addition to the Health
Education Sub-Committee which met at monthly intervals, a Health Education
Advisory Panel consisting of senior members of the department was constituted
to formulate policy and assess the needs of health education in the Borough.