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The Gas and Electricity Boards agreed to inspect free any
apparatus connected to their supplies and often made no
charge for small adjustments.
Rubber stamps were prepared of the "Guard that Fire"
medallion and were issued to the Town Clerk's, the Borough
Treasurer's and Housing Departments, in addition to the
Education and Health Offices, for the purpose of franking
envelopes.
7. Results.
Enquiries by the Chief Public Health Inspector from local
tradesmen indicate that an average increase of 5 per cent. in
local fire guard sales is attributable to the Campaign. The
Domestic Help Organisers report several instances of fire
guards being obtained as a result of representations made by
their staff.
While it is not possible to assess the full effect of the
campaign, it was a valuable exercise in conducting a coordinated
effort in Health Education. Great keenness and a
good deal of unsuspected talent was displayed in the organisation
of exhibits etc., and the ready co-operation of all taking
part was most gratifying.
The local campaign was directed by Dr. G. Poole, Deputy
Medical Officer of Health and Assistant County Medical Officer.
DOMESTIC HELP SERVICE
Section 29)
The Domestic Help Organisers, Mrs. W. Pickard and Mrs.
B. Oliver, report as follows:—
"Following the appointment of a second organiser, the
subsequent division of the Borough into East and West areas proved
most satisfactory. It was possible to give more time to the planning
of rotas, keeping the domestic helps working in compact areas as
much as possible—reducing the cost of travelling by a third.
"At the same time the expenditure on domestic help wages has
been reduced, although the hours of assistance provided has not
significantly diminished and this is mainly attributable to the
re-organisation referred to above.
"More care and thought was given to the arrangement of the
Service; all applications have been met, giving patients suitable
assistance as speedily as possible.