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National Assistance Act, 1948.
National Assistance (Amendment) Act, 1951.
Removal to Suitable Premises of Persons in Need of Care and
Attention.
Under the provisions of the above Acts, a Medical Officer of
Health may have to apply to the Courts for an Order for the
compulsory removal to a hospital in certain particularly difficult
cases.
During the year 12 cases were referred to the Department for
examination, but it was not found necessary to take action under the
above Acts in any case.
It was possible to find a solution either by co-operation for
the family doctor or by making use of other available services.
National Assistance Act, 1948.
Burial or Cremation of the Dead.
During the year eighteen burials were carried out by the
Council under Section 50 of the above Act.
Hammersmith Old People's Welfare Association.
This Association discovers and meets the needs of necessitous
old people, and is a self-contained Unit with its office at the Town
Hall. It also sponsors various activities for the old people with the
assistance of many outside voluntary associations.
These activities include:—
Arrangements for free bathing facilities at the Council's Baths.
Chiropody service.
Clubs for Old People.
Reduced cost of Hairdressing for female Old Age Pensioners.
A visiting service whereby a number of friendly people 'adopt'
isolated old people.
Holiday schemes.
Luncheon clubs.
Loans of wireless sets.
The Association also operates a Mobile Meals Service in the
Borough. The lunches are prepared in the Town Hall kitchen and
the number of persons served rose to approximately 100 per day,
5 days per week.
The Public Health Department works in co-operation with the
Association and both have been able to assist each other during
the year in various matters.