[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough] page 64

Islington 1952

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]

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Name and Age	Reasons for Council's Action	Period Named in Court Order	Type of accommodation to which removed	Ultimate Result
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
Mrs. B. (89 years)	After the death of her husband in 1947, Mrs. B. lived in the hope of going to Canada to spend her remaining years with her daughter. This did not, however, materialise. Her mind was very agiile but a gradual deterioration in health took place and with bad legs Mrs. B. was dependent upon a Home Help and the good offices of neighbours. Mental deterioration occurred and the Home Help, who had assisted for two years, found the task of caring for Mrs. B. beyond her resources. There was a constant fire risk and Court proceedings were subsequently instituted as this aged person refused to enter a Home on her own volition.	Not exceeding three months	L.C.C. Welfare Home	Patient subsequently settled down.
Mrs. B. (76 years)	Home Help was refused by Mrs. B., who had practically no bedding and little clothing. She was unable to cook food, was unwashed for months and in a verminous condition. The room occupied was filthy, dirty rags were fixed over the windows, and the room was filled with rags, papers and filthy objects. The odour from the room pervaded the house. This aged person suffered from osteo-arthritis and severe malnutrition, and refused to leave her home.	Not exceeding three months	L.C.C. Welfare Home	Patient subsequently settled down.
Mr. C. (86 years)	Mr. C. refused all assistance and wished to remain by himself in a dark, dirty basement with the accumulated filth of years. There was no evidence of food, he was clothed in verminous rags, and the bed clothes consisted of ragged, verminous material. For 8 months before the Sanitary Inspector called, a married daughter did what was necessary, but was unable to continue owing to subsequent ill-health. The patient who refused to leave home, suffered from rheumatoid arthritis, arteriosclerosis, and was mentally senile.	Not exceeding three months	L.C.C. Welfare Home	Patient subsequently settled down.