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Care of the Aged.
Help, advice and assistance for old people through the statutory authorities
and voluntary organisations associated in welfare work continued throughout the
year and the old people have benefited greatly from the services provided.
National Assistance Act, 1948, Section 50.
Burials carried out under the provisions of this Act totalled 4 (adults).
The total cost was £44 6s. 6d., the whole of which was recovered.
Mortuary and Coroner's Court.
The Poplar Mortuary is situated in Poplar High Street adjoining the Coroner's
Court. It is fitted with modern refrigerating plant which will hold fifteen bodies
and it has a well equipped post-mortem room. In addition there is a viewing room,
a waiting room and accommodation for the use of the pathologists and clerks.
Arrangements were made for the joint use of Poplar Mortuary by the three
boroughs of Bethnal Green, Poplar and Shoreditch, whereby the Poplar Mortuary
situated in Poplar High Street was to be used as the main mortuary for the three
boroughs, the Bethnal Green Mortuary being maintained as a reserve in case of
emergency. The cost of the service is shared between the three boroughs. The
arrangements, which were approved by the London County Council, came into
operation on 11th August, 1954.
The total number of bodies received during 1955 was 903. (Residents 274,
non-residents 629). Post-mortem examinations were made in all cases and inquests
were held in 168 cases.
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