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It was necessary, however, to apply to the Court on two
occasions for an extension of Court Orders.
63 other cases, all elderly persons, alleged to be living
without proper care and attention were reported, but in no
case was it found necessary to take legal action to enforce
removal to hospital. It was possible, however, to arrange the
voluntary admission of five cases to hospital and three cases
to an institution.
One case was referred to the Duly Authorised Officer of the
London County Council.
Other amenities were provided for all the remaining cases
reported, and included provision of nursing by the District
Nursing Association, Home Help, visits by the Welfare
Organiser of the Hammersmith Old People's Welfare Association,
provision of invalid meals, arrangements for voluntary
help, etc.
(b) Burial or Cremation of the Dead
It is provided that the local authority shall arrange burial
or cremation in the case of any person who has died or
been found dead in the Borough, in any case where it appears
to the authority that no suitable funeral arrangements have
been or are being made.
The Council may recover from the estate of the deceased
person or from any person who, for the purpose of this Act,
was liable to maintain the deceased person immediately
before his death, expenses incurred for the burial or cremation.
During the year twenty-five burials have been carried out in
Hammersmith at a total cost of £267 2s. 0d.
Hammersmith Old Peoples' Welfare Association
Progress during the year was very great indeed.
As an index of activity, the grants made by the Council
indicate the degree of expansion attained.
The Association, which was formed in August, 1950,
incurred its first expenditure in December, 1950. For the
period December, 1950, to March, 1951, a grant of £712 was
made by the Council.
For the financial year 1951/2 a grant of £2,500 was made
and, at the time of writing (early 1952) provision has been
made for this amount to be increased to £3,000 for the year
1952/3.