Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Westminster, City of]
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however, when a visit by the Public Health Inspector is required, either
because he has specialist knowledge or because of his statutory powers.
Thirteen such visits were made during the year.
Mobile Library (Personal Delivery Service)
Anyone unable through age or infirmity to get to one of the City
Council's Libraries can apply to the Librarian at any branch of the
Westminster Public Libraries to be placed on the list for the Personal
Delivery Service. Each person using this Service receives a fortnightly
home-visit from a qualified member of the Libraries Department.
Books are also available at the Darby and Joan Clubs.
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.