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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 236 bodies
and 234 post mortem examinations were carried out; 24
inquests were held. 79 bodies were from the Erith area and
78 post' mortem examinations were carried out, There were
12 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.
195 Christmas parcels were provided and distributed by
the Committee.
C (14) National Assistance Act, 1948,
Section 50 (Burials)
The above Act places upon Local Authorities the duty
of providing burial or cremation of bodies, where it appears
that no other arrangements are being made.
It was not necessary for the Council to make any such
arrangements during the year under review.