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The Council made a grant as in previous years, to voluntary
organisations providing meals and recreation for the aged. In
1952 the grants amounted to £847 10s. 0d.
The Nurse/Visitor was available for consultation by the aged
persons about their various problems, and all those known to the
department were visited regularly during the year. Every effort
was made to give them help and encouragement in looking after
themselves.
It was necessary to apply to the Magistrate in two cases for
Orders for Compulsory Removal under the National Assistance
Acts.