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C (10) Laboratory Facilities
Examination of pathologist specimens and other laboratory
work for the district is undertaken by the Public
Health Laboratories, Preston Hall, British Legion Village,
Maidstone, Kent.
C (11) Mortuary
An up to date mortuary exists with refrigeration for
6 bodies to serve the boroughs of Erith & Bexley and the
Urban District of Crayford. This building is situated at the
rear of the Council Offices, Bexley.
During the year the mortuary accommodated 208 bodies
and post mortem examinations were carried out in each case;
14 inquests were held. 69 bodies were from the Erith area
and post mortem examinations were carried out in each case.
There were 6 inquests.
C (12) Disinfection Services
Following the closing down of the Bexley Borough
Council's Cleansing Station in 1961, the Councils of Erith,
Bexley and Crayford have an arrangement with the Woolwich
Borough Council for the use of their disinfection facilities.
C (13) Welfare of Old People
The work of the Erith Old People's Welfare Committee
continued during the year and the home visiting and
good neighbourly services were again one of the busiest
activities of the Committee.
One seaside holiday party was organised and in addition
120 old age pensioners were taken on a day outing to Margate
free of charge. 150 Christmas parcels were provided and
distributed by the Committee.
C (14) National Assistance Act, 1948,
Section 50 (Burials)
During the year under review it was necessary in accordance
with the provisions of the above Act, for the Council
to instruct an undertaker to carry out two interments.