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(iv) Urgent cases of lonely, infirm and sick occasionally
come to light. Many of these have deteriorated on their own; and
some refuse all medical attention, occasionally the patient has not
even registered with a general practitioner. Their condition is
usually deplorable and their rooms filthy and verminous. A
hospital bed for some of them is found somehow at short notice
through the local hospitals or the Exergency Bed Service.
If the old person refuses to be admitted to hospital or a welfare
home and is living in insanitary conditions, and is in need of care
and attention, it is necessary to apply for a magistrates order
for removal under Section 47 of the National Assistance Act, 1948.
During the year it was not necessary to resort to this Act it
being possible in each case to make alternative arrangements,
(v) Disinfestation of premises is carried out when necessary
after the Public Health Inspector s visit. This mostly applies
to the deplorable cases as referred to above.
National Assistance Act 1948 Section 50 Burials
During the year it was necessary to arrange eight burials where
deaths occurred and suitable arrangements for burial would not
otherwise have been made.
Superannuation Medical Examinations
92 persons were examined during the year for entry into the
Council's Superannuation Scheme. 83 of these were passed as fit
to carry out their respective duties with efficiency. 9 persons
were found unfit.
The causes of the unfitness are listed as follows:-
(i) Chronic Bronchitis emphysema 2
(ii) High Blood Pressure 2
(iii) Tuberculosis Active 1
(iv) Heart Disease 1
(v) Liver Disease 1
(vi) Bowel Disease 1
(vii) Kidney Disease 1