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OTHER HOSPITALS
In addition to the three voluntary hospitals - St. John's
Hospital, Twickenham, St. Mary's Hospital, Hampton, and the
Teddington, Hampton Wick and District Memorial Hospital, Teddington
the Bearsted Memorial Hospital have temporarily taken over premises
within the Borough.
The Council contributed the total sum of £250 to these
hospitals during the financial year 1945/6.
Mortuary
During the year 110 "bodies were admitted to the Mortuary.
In all cases post-mortem examinations were held.
PROVISION OF INSULIN.
The provision of insulin for certain classes of persons
suffering from diabetes was continued. Five cases were on the
register of the Department -at the end of the year.
REMOVAL OF INFIRM PERSONS
It was necessary to take action under section 272 of the
Middlesex County Council Act 1944, in respect of two elderly people
who were suffering from a grave chronic disease and were unable to
devote to themselves, or to receive from each other, proper care and
attention. Court Orders were obtained for their removal to an
Institution.
HEALTH EDUCATION
A useful step in furthering public relations was taken during
the year in the production of a fourteen page printed booklet entitled
"Use your Health Services". Nearly 1,000 copies were distributed to
clinics, medical practitioners, libraries, schools, local organisations,
etc. The many messages of appreciation received clearly showed its
value.
A progressive policy in Sex Education was continued during
the year and in co-operation with the Head Teachers, seven evening
lectures to parents were held in different schools. The theme taken
was "Answering children's questions on sex". The lecturers and films
were obtained through the Central Council for Health Education. All
arrangements were made by the Public Health Department.
During the year special publicity was undertaken concerning
Venereal Diseases, Droplet Infection (Coughs and Sneezes), Diphtheria
Immunization, etc. Leaflets were distributed, as appropriate, on a
wide variety of health education subjects in addition to a restricted
issue of copies of Better Health.
PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS
No action was taken during the year under Section 176 of
the Public Health Act, 1936.
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