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peaceful persuasion secures their co-operation in some degree and the necessary
action can be taken. In no case was it necessary to seek authority to apply for an
Order for compulsory removal to hospital or institution
LAUNDRY SERVICF One of the problems in the care of aged and sick persons
in their own homes is soiled clothing and bed linen Where washing facilities are
poor and the persons concerned neither have nor can afford assistance, the cleansing
of clothing and bedding presents serious difficulty In some cases, action under
Section 84 of the Public Health Act, 1936, is the only solution and the council has
made arrangements with a laundry firm for the cleansing of articles where the Medical
Officer of Health has issued the certificates required by the Act. The number of
cases participating in this service is increasing
BLOOD TRANSFUSION SFRVICE Sessions for the collection of blood from donors
were held as under:-
Hounslow Isleworth
14th, 15th and 16th January 4th June
5th March 8th October
27th, 28th and 29th May
23rd July
21st, 22nd and 23rd October
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