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The total result of the local Christmas Seals Sale, as reported
by the Organiser to the Annual General Meeting, amounted to £94* 8s. 9d.
The County Organiser, Health Visitor, Chest Physician and District
Officer have given invaluable service to the Committee.
WELFARE OF OLD PEOPLE
This continued to provide an increasing demand on the services of
the Health Department and the Crayford Old Peoples Welfare Committee.
Many cases brought to the notice of the Department by the Committee
Visitors and otherwise discovered, have been visited by the Medical
Officer of Health and Chief Public Health Inspector. Arrangements
have been made for entry into Old Peoples Homes where this has been
possible.
The Visiting Service carried out by the Crayford Old Peoples Welfare
Committee continues to flourish. Help is given to the old folk with
clothing and small home comforts.
Many services have been rendered to elderly people and much
assistance is given by other Voluntary Organisations to the Old Peoples
Welfare Committee. Last offices have been carried out by Visitors.
Close co-operation is maintained with the Kent County Council's
District Officer, the National Assistance Board, the Women's Voluntary
Service, the St. John Ambulance Brigade and Nursing Division and Red
Cross.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948
Under Section 50 of the Act, it is the duty of the local authority
to arrange for the burial or cremation of any person who has died in
its area if it appears that no suitable arrangements for the disposal
of the body can otherwise be made. During the year one body was dealt
with by the Council under these provisions.
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