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It is estimated that the cost is approximately 10/per
collection The scheme is designed to cope with a
maximum of 45 patients and the demand is such that this
number is usually being catered for. Although not confined
to old people, in fact, the majority requiring this
service are elderly We have found over the years that
this is probably the most appreciated health service
which the Borough provides, since it is impossible for
relatives to cope with this type of soiled linen. It is
almost impossible for any commercial laundry to undertake
the work, and the value of the service to relatives is
inestimable.
MASSAGE AND SPECIAL TREATMENT ESTABLISHMENTS.
One new licence was issued during the year and there
were 24 establishments at the end of the year.
Pour exemptions were granted to members of the Chartered
Society of Physiotherapists.
NURSING HOMES.
These were inspected as usual and no new homes were
registered.
HEALTH EDUCATION.
During 1959 the Council inaugurated an effective
health education scheme. This was the sending of Birthday
Cards to children under school age The card, which is
attractively designed and different for each birthday,
carries a message of greeting from the Mayor, In addition
there is enclosed a letter to the children's parents from
the Medical Officer of Health bringing to their notice
the wide range of health services which are available in
the Borough. such as the prevention of Air Pollution, The
Clean Pood Campaign and the Maternity and Child Welfare
Services. It then draws particular attention to the Child
Welfare Clinic services available, giving their location
and times. together with an invitation to bring the child
for a birthday medical examination An example of the
Ealing cards is shown on page 44.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948.
Section 47.
This section provides for the removal to a suitable
hospital or other place of persons who:
(a) are suffering from grave chronic diseases or
being aged, infirm or physically incapacitated
are living in insanitary conditions, and