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Case No. 247 - Mrs. E.R. aged 74
This elderly lady had been known to the Public Health Department for some
time She lived alone and was visited regularly by her son She refused all offers
of domiciliary help and her son was unable to persuade her to accept help, live
with him or enter a suitable home She was living in most insanitary conditions
in one room, taking little food and for her own welfare and safety it became
necessary to secure her immediate removal. A vacancy was found for her in Luxborough
Lodge,, an Order for her removal obtained and this was carried into effect on the
30th October, 1959
Case No. 250 - Mrs. B. aged 84
Mrs. B had been known to the Department for some time, but had always
refused to accept any domiciliary services Her condition suddenly deteriorated
following a fall and it became obvious that she could not devote proper care and
attention to herself It was necessary for her to be admitted to a suitable home
immediately because the other tenants were going away for some days and Mrs B
was not safe to be left alone in the house A vacancy was found for her at
Hillside,. St John' s Way, N 19, an Order for her removal obtained and the Order
carried into effect on December 24th 1959
Section 50 - Burials
During the year 1959 the department carried out 94 burials at a gross cost
of £860. l1s, which represents an average of £9 3s 1d per burial
£869 12s l1d was recovered from the following sources -
£ s d
Hospitals 346. 0. 10
Death grants 289. 0. 8
Assurance Companies 48. 15. 10
Employers 17. 5. 0
Private persons 106. 6. 4
Ministry of National Insurance 23. 10. 0
National Assistance Board 4. 5. 6
Post Office Savings Bank 14. 17. 10
Treasury Solicitor 6. 2. 5
Coroner' s Officers 13. 8. 6
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