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MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
Receivership
The Borough Welfare Officer has continued to act as Receiver,
administering the estates of five patients, previously resident in the
Borough, who, by reason of mental disorder, are incapable of
managing their own affairs. Respective hospital authorities continue to be consulted concerning the patients' well-being and, in
accordance with the duties of this office, all proposals within the
patients' means which were likely to ameliorate his condition or
add to his comfort have been submitted to the Court of Protection.
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.
Action was taken to mitigate loss or damage in fifteen instances.
In four cases the property was only temporarily safeguarded, in
eight other cases it was sold or otherwise disposed of and in the
remaining three cases the property was transferred to the Council's
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 25 deaths.
The Council's expenses totalled £175 9s. 9d., of which approximately £125 was recovered from the estates of the deceased persons.
Registration of Disabled and Old Persons' Homes
On 27th June, formalities involved in the registration under
Section 37 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, of "Fairhaven",
11, Mycenae Road, S.E.3, a hostel for 25 educationally subnormal
youths aged between 16 and 21 years, were completed and a certificate was duly issued in accordance with the Regulations.
At the 31st December, of the current year, one other
establishment was registered (Alveston House) which provides
accommodation for 8 elderly women.