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Islington 1962

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

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National Assistance Acts, 1948 and 1951
It was necessary to invoke the procedure for the removal to suitable premises
without delay in respect of two elderly persons, in accordance with the provisions of
the National Assistance (Amendment) Act, 1951.
An order under subsection (3) of section forty-seven of the National Assistance
Act,1948, for the remawal of any such person as is mentioned in subsection (1) of
that section may be made without the notice required by sub-section (7) of that
section if it is certified by the Medical Officer of Health and another
registered medical practitioner that in their opinion it is necessary in the
interests of that person to remove him without delay.
Details of the statutory action taken are given in the following statement which
has been compiled in the form required by the Ministry of Health.

Aged and Infirin - Action taken under Statutory Powers

Name and AgeReason for Council's ActionPeriod Named in OrderType of accommodation to which removedUltimate Result
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
Case No. 1Mr.H. (Sen.) 78 years This man was known to the Public Health Department since March, 1955, following thre the death of his wife. He lived week with his son, who was under the care of the London County Council Health Department, Mental Health Section. Both father and son were visited regularly by officers from both authorities. In March, 1962 the father injured his hand, and his general condition deteriorated rapidly. His Doctor recommended Hospital, but he refused. He was visited by the Deputy Medical Officer of Health, who agreed that Hospital admission was necessary. The Mental Welfare Officer was informed, and the son was admitted to a suitable Hospital. An application was made on the 23rd March, 1962 to a Justice of the Peace for an Order for the father's removal to Hospital. He was admitted the same day.Not exceeding three weeksGeriatric HospitalDied in Hospital two months after admission
Case No. 2Miss A.. 76 years She was a retired nurse, living alone. She suffered from a grave chronic disease, and had been in Hospital several times. Visit were made regularly by officers of the Public Health Department since October, 1956. When she was at home and able to get about she managed reasonably well, with the domiciliary services provided, both by the Islington Borough Council and the London County Council. In July, 1962 she was confined to bed and required more medical attention than could be provided at home. Her Doctor advised Hospital admission, but she refused to leave home.Not exceeding three weeksGeriatric HospitalDied in Hospital six months after admission