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The number of specimens of food, vomit and faeces sent for
examination shows a decrease, although it should be understood
that a single outbreak of an infection of intestinal origin, might
considerably alter these figures.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948.
Section 47.
Fortunately, it has not been necessary to apply to the Court for
an Order for compulsory removal of any person in need of care
and attention and unable to provide for themselves.
Nevertheless, a number of cases have been investigated. This
work is of humane interest and all steps possible are taken, in
conjunction with other Authorities, friends and relations to make
the lot of these old persons happier. It is pleasing to be able to
report that this is often achieved.
Section 50.
This section of the Act places a duty on the local authority to
arrange for the burial or cremation of the body of any person who
had died, or been found dead in their area, if it appears that no
suitable arrangements for the disposal of the body have, or are
being, made. Expenses incurred by the local authority may be
recovered from the estate of the deceased person, or from any
person liable to maintain the deceased person, immediately prior
to his death.
Investigations were made after several deaths, but in only one
instance was it necessary to arrange for burial.