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MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
Receivership
The Borough Welfare Officer has been appointed Receiver by
the Court of Protection to administer the estates of 6 patients,
previously resident in the Borough, who are incapable by reason
of mental disorder of managing their own affairs.
Day to day administration of a patient's financial affairs is
the responsibility of the Receiver who has to account to the Court
of Protection for his actions on behalf of the patient. Apart from
the management of a patient's estate, the Receiver takes an interest
in his welfare and, if necessary, seeks a medical opinion and submits
to the Court any proposals within the patient's means which are
likely to ameliorate his condition or add to his comfort.
Protection of Property
Where it appears that there is danger of loss or damage and
where no other suitable arrangements can be made, it is the duty
of the Council to arrange for the temporary protection of property
of persons who are admitted to hospital or welfare home.
On 1st April, 1965, responsibility was assumed for 5 lots of
property which were moved into a store allocated for this purpose.
During the year, protection action was taken in respect of a further
5 cases, in two of which, the property was moved into store.
Burial or Cremation of Deceased Persons
The Council's powers under Section 50 of the National
Assistance Act to arrange for the burial or cremation of any person
where no other suitable arrangements were being made, were
exercised in respect of 13 deaths and two stillbirths.
Fourteen burials were arranged and one cremation.
The Council's expenses totalled £165, of which £147 was
recovered from the estates of the deceased persons.
Registration of Disabled and Old Persons' Homes
Action has been taken in pursuance of the duty of the authority
within whose area a disabled persons' or old people's home is
situated, to visit the premises and grant a Certificate of Registration
under Part IV of the National Assistance Act where the authority
is satisfied as to the management, construction and conduct of the
establishment.
At 31st December, 1965, only one establishment was registered
and this was in respect of an Old People's Home providing accommodation
for eight people.