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It was necessary to take statutory action in only one case, and this speaks
highly of the persuasive powers of the lady visitor in getting old people into
hospital or institutions voluntarily.
Once more I acknowledge the considerable work done by various members
of my staff in connection with old people. The co-operation of Lambeth Old
People's Welfare Association, The London County Council through its Domestic
Help and Nursing Services, the Geriatricians and the Hospitals has continued
throughout the year. These organisations have helped to make the task of the
Public Health Department less difficult and to them my thanks are due.
Set out below is a summary of the work of the Public Health Visitor during
the year giving a comparison with the years 1958 and 1959.
1960 1959 1958
No. of new cases 474 503 421
No. of cases removed to Hospital or
Institution (Voluntarily) 121 143 147
No. of cases removed under National
Assistance Act, 1948, as amended by
National Assistance (Amendment) Act, 1951 1 1 1
No. of cases removed under Rational
Assistance Act, 1948, Section 47 - 2
No. of cases removed by a Duly
Authorised Officer 11 2 7
TOTAL NO. OF VISITS MADE BY VISITOR 2722 2522 2316
No. of cases who received help 420 412 364
No. of cases in which help was
not required 39 54 40
No. of cases in which help was refused 15 37 17
No. of Deaths 151 151 163
No. of cases on Register at end of year 1519 1192 823
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT 1948, SECTION 47
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1951
Section 47 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, deals with securing the
necessary care and attention for persons who:-
(a) are suffering from grave chronic disease or, being aged, infirm or
physically incapacitated, are living in insanitary conditions, and