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arranged 165 examinations by a consultant ophthalmologist, during the year, at a cost-of
£476. Transport to the clinic for examination is arranged for these persons where
necessary.
In addition, certificates accepted from other local authorities, hospitals and
private ophthalmologists numbered 41.
CONFERENCES
Conferences and courses attended by members of the Council and/or officers of the
department are summarised on pages 133-136.
DECEASED PERSONS
Inquests: Inquests were held on 88 residents of the borough during the year,
the verdicts being: 15 deaths due to road accidents, 17 home accidents, 19 other accidents,
15 suicides, 5 misadventure, 1 murder, 1 natural causes, 9 open verdicts, 2 manslaughter,
2 asbestosis and 2 other causes.
Burials: Section 50 of the National Assistance Act 1947 places a duty on the
Council to arrange for the burial of any person found dead within the borough where no
private arrangements have been made.
Burials undertaken during the year numbered 38. (Statistics in Appendix, page 117 ).
Transport of bodies abroad: From time to time certificates are issued regarding
bodies being transported abroad to the effect that the deceased had not died from an
infectious disease and that the coffin was hermetically sealed. Three such certificates
were issued this year, relating to bodies flown to Israel and Malta.
HOSPITAL FACILITIES
The undermentioned hospitals are situated within the borough:
No. of Beds
Bethnal Green Hospital, Bethnal Green Road, E.2. 302
East End Maternity Hospital, 384, Commercial Road, E.l. 54
The London Hospital, Whitechapel Road, E.l. 707
London Chest Hospital, Victoria Park, E.2. 143
London Jewish Hospital, Stepney Green, E.l. 128
Mildmay Mission Hospital, Austen Street, E.2. 72
Mile End Hospital, 275, Bancroft Road, E.l. 410
Poplar Hospital, East India Dock Road, E.14. 121
Queen Elizabeth Hospital for Children, Hackney Road, E.2. 146
St. Andrew's Hospital, Devons Road, E.3. 433
St. Clement's Hospital, 2a, Bow Road, E.3. 128
76.