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well as they could, but within the following week the condition of
these two old people deteriorated rapidly. Mr. "C" was admitted
to hospital where he died the following day.
Mrs. "D", a woman of 65 years. Complaint was received from
other tenants of nuisance caused by smells and also that Mrs. "D"
kept her part of the house in a very filthy state. This was found to be
true and a collection of empty jars and milk bottles was found in the
grate and the sink choked with greasy water. Mrs. "D" was dirty
personally and suffering from senile changes, she was simple and
her memory poor. She agreed to have home help but refused
staunchly to accept "Meals-on-Wheels". Three months later greater
deterioration was noted but her flat was in a reasonable condition,
due to the efforts of the home help. She was feeding on very little
except bread and jam and in addition she had begun to be forgetful
and turned on the gas taps without lighting the gas. Shortly afterwards
she was admitted to a mental hospital where she died. Her
rooms were cleaned by the Public Health Department.
Mrs. "E", a woman of 70 years. A complaint was received that
her house was in a filthy condition and the rooms littered v/ith rubbish.
On inspection it was found that the patient had ulcers on her leg
and had had a stroke the previous year. She was able to climb stairs
with difficulty and to go to the water-closet alone. She promised to
improve the conditions of her rooms which were in a very bad state
and on a further visit ten days later it was found that the condition
was very much improved. A further visit was made two months
later and it was found that the improvement had continued and her
leg was now very much better. Meals-on-Wheels were provided.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF STAFF
Thirty-nine persons were medically examined to determine their
fitness for acceptance on the permanent staff. Thirty-seven were
found to be fit.
One of the conditions of the scheme for sickness pay for all employees
who come within the scope of the National and Provincial
Councils for Non-Trading Services (Manual Workers) is that all new
employees be required to submit to a medical examination before the
completion of six months' service with the Council in order to determine
their fitness for admission to the scheme. Sixty-seven persons were
examined, fifty-nine of whom were accepted for the scheme. Three
other examinations were carried out.
MASSAGE AND SPECIAL TREATMENT
Any premises in the Borough used or represented as being used or
intended to be used for the reception or treatment of persons requiring
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