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who are suffering from grave chronic disease or, being aged, infirm or
physically incapacitated, are living in insanitary conditions and unable
to devote to themselves, and are not receiving from others, proper care
and attention. It was not found necessary to use these powers during
the year.
Aged and Infirm Persons.
Number of aged and infirm persons visited by the Council's
officers during the year 149
Total number of inspections made with regard to these 604
Primary 107
Re-inspections 497
Cases of aged and infirm persons brought to the notice of
the Medical Officer of Health during 1957 107
In dealing with these cases, the co-operation of the Westminster Old
People's Welfare Association, the London County Council's Home Help
Service, both of which are accommodated in the Public Health Department,
and the "Meals on Wheels" Service of the British Red Cross
Society has been of great value.
Mobile Library Service.
The City Council provides a library service for the aged, and books
are issued to them at Darby and Joan Clubs. For those who are unable
to leave their homes, delivery is made there.
Bathing Facilities.
The City Council has made available to old age pensioners facilities
whereby they can have hot baths at the Council's public baths at reduced
charges.
Cleansing of Bed Linen of Elderly and Infirm.
Facilities have also been made available by the Council for the cleansing
of bed linen of elderly and infirm people when it has become fouled and
unwholesome.
Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933—Slaughterman's Licences.
The Council during the year granted Slaughterman's licences to 13
men who had been accepted by the Royal Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals to act as their inspectors in different parts of the
country.
These licences are required to be held by the pupils while undergoing
training in humane slaughtering as part of the course for appointment as
inspectors of the R.S.P.C.A.