[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough] page 71

Islington 1953

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

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Name and Age (1)	Reasons for Council's Action (2)	Period Named in Court Order (3)	Type of accommodation to which removed (4)	Ultimate Result (5)
•	was refused after an attempt to supply this. When removal took place, Mr. Y. was found to be suffering from atheroma, osteo-arthritis, œdematous and ulcerated right leg, fractured ribs, poor eye-sight and partial deafness. The patient's doctor agreed with action taken by the Council.
(14) Miss C. (70 years)	As a result of a complaint received from a tenant in the house, the Health Officer visited Miss C. There was an accumulation of newspapers, paper bags and junk from floor to ceiling. The one room was practically in complete darkness as a mattress was put up at the window. All available wall space was covered with mirrors, pictures and calendars. Nothing had been thrown away for years and the stench was overpowering. Statutory proceedings took place with the agreement of a relative.	Not exceeding six weeks	Welfare Home	With co-operation of owner, room was decorated and a new fireplace installed. The Council's Cleansing Dept. removed large quantities of rubbish in presence of a brother. The National Assistance Board made an allowance for purchase of curtains and floor coverings. (Since discharge, visitors have found difficulty in getting Miss C.'s co-operation in further endeavours to improve her well-being.)
(15) Mr. R. (94 years)	The son of Mr. R. although suffering from ill-health and awaiting sanatorium treatment, did what he could to care for his father who was totally deaf, double incontinent, had an unsteady gait, and could not go out-of-doors unaccompanied. A poor state of hygiene was evident in the home and the bed was in an unclean state. The condition of Mr. R. prevented the attendance of a home help and a fire risk was present through this aged person's habit of sitting over an open gas ring. In view of his persistent refusal to leave his home, Sec. 47 action was put into operation with the complete agreement of the general practitioner concerned. The son also approved of the Council placing the facts before the Court.	Not exceeding six weeks	Welfare Home	Subsequently settled down in in Home on a voluntary basis.