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The present Disinfecting Station is quite inadequate for
the need? of the Borough, and the Council have considered and
approved plans for the erection of a new Disinfecting Station
on a portion of the Council's Depot at Wearside Road, Lewisham,
at an estimated cost of £9,000.
Cleansing of Verminous Persons.
This Council does not at present possess any establishment
for dealing with school children and other persons who are found
to be in need of cleansing treatment for scabies and vermin, but
has recently considered and approved plans and estimates for the
erection of a Cleansing Station in connection with the new
Disinfecting Station.
Coroner's Court and Mortuary.
These premises are situated in Ladywell Road, Lewisham.
and comprise a Court Room, Witnesses' and Jury Rooms, Caretaker's
apartment, Mortuary and Infectious Mortuary.
During the year, 136 bodies were received into the Mortuary.
61 post-mortem examinations made, and 125 inquests held Jby
the Coroner.
Health Education.
The arrangements made in 1928 for the publication and
distribution of " Better Health,'" the official organ of the Central
Council for Health Education, were continued during 1929.
Advantage has also been taken of the publicity matter provided
gratis by the Health and Cleanliness Council, in the
form of pictorial posters, leaflets, etc.
Lectures on health subjects are given at intervals by
professional lecturers at the Infant Welfare Centres in the
Borough.
Active propaganda is continuously carried out by the Health
Visitors in the course of their work at the Centres and in the
home.- of the people.