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Disinfection Service
The joint scheme with the Bexley Borough Council for the disinfection of
bedding following cases of infectious diseases tuberculosis and cancer. and
for the disinfestation of bedding of verminous persons was discontinued during
the year on account of the need to replace the vertical boiler at Bexley and
the fact that the Bexley Council had plans for the demolition of the Cleansing
Station A joint application by Crayford. Bexley and Erith Councils was
successfully made to the Woolwich Borough Council for the use of their
disinfection facilities until further notice.
Mortuary
The Mortuary at Bexley is jointly used by the Boroughs of Bexley and
Erith and the Urban District of Crayford. Owing to the non-availability of
technical assistance for the pathologists, it was decided by H, M, Coroner to
direct bodies early in April, 1960 to West Hill Hospital and the arrangement
continued until 1st July, 1961, when the Bexley Mortuary reverted to normal
operation. During the period 1st July to 31st December, 1981. 94 bodies were
admitted to the Mortuary, post mortems being conducted in all cases, and
inquests in 9 cases. Crayford’s figures were 14 bodies, 14 post mortems and
3 inquests.
Laboratory Facilities
Pathological and bacteriological work for the area was carried out
through the Public Health Laboratory Service,
Prevalence of and Control over Infectious Diseases and Other Diseases
Scarlet Fever. During the year 10 cases were notified, The number of cases
notified in 1960 was 18.
Diphtheria. No case was notified in 1961.
Paratyphoid or Typhoid Fever. No case was notified during the year.
Puerperal Pyrexiae. 6 cases were notified during the year.
Meningococcal Infections, No case was notified during the year.
Food Poisoning. 1 case was notified during the year.
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