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CARE OF THE ELDERLY
In services for the care of the elderly, ways continue to "be sought of
enabling old persons to remain in their own homes as long as possible for it
is in these familiar surroundings that they are most happiest.
Laundry Service far the Incontinent_Aged
1 ,021 collections were made by the Public Health Department.
Baths
Free baths are available at the Public Baths for old people.
Library Service
Housebound old people may obtain upon request regular deliveries
of library books from the Public Libraries.
Hospital Service
St. Ann's G-eneral Hospital has a unit for the chronic sick which
comprises 100 beds (60 females and 40 males).
Persons in Need of Care end Attention
No case arose during the year where action was required under the
provisions of the Assistance Act relating to persons needing care and attention.
Old People's Welfare Committee
The Old People's Welfare Committee continued to provide excellent
assistance, including the provision of the following services:
Meals-on-Wheels five days a week.
Chiropody clinics and domicilary chiropody treatment.
Visiting optical service.
Clubs for the elderly.
General welfare and home visiting.
S/J\TITARY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR THE AREA
Water Supplies
Water supplies are provided by the Metropolitan Water Board. The Borough
is supplied with New River - derived water from Stoke Newington and Hornsey
filtration stations with additional well water from the Board's Park well
during the summer months.
Drainage and Sewerage
There are separate systems of drainage for soil and surface water.
The final transfer of the sewage outfall from the London sewerage system
to the East Middlesex Drainage System was completed on the 10th January, 1964.
Inspections Carried out by the Public Health Inspectors
Appointments and Interviews 660
Cinemas & Halls 36
Complaints Investigated 2502
Conveniences & Urinals 11
Drains Defective 90
Drains Tested 247
Factories with Mechanical Power 311
Food Poisoning 31
Food Premises
Bakehouses 27
Butchers 52
Cafes & Restaurants 139
Dairies & Milkshops 19
Factories 12