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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Stoke Newington 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]

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42
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT. 1948
SECTION 47 - REMOVALS
Only one case was dealt with during the year. This resulted
from complaints received at the end of the previous year regarding
an elderly gentleman who was living in insanitary conditions and
unable to look after himself. Application was made to the Magistrate
at the North London Police Court who made an order for the old
gentleman's removal to a suitable institution.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT. 1948
SECTION 50 - BURIALS
Two cases were dealt with under this Section during the year.
Both cases were female, and the cost to the Council was £34.2s.0d.,
of which £19.5s.0d. was repaid to the Council by an Insurance
Company in respect of one of the cases.