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NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948, SECTION 47
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE AMENDMENT ACT, 1951
15 old people were visited during the year who were
reported not to be receiving adequate care and attention and
were dealt with as follows:-
An old lady aged 80 plus with failing sight was
admitted to Queen's Hospital under the powers of the 1951
Acts. The Order was renewed under the 1948 Act after three
weeks and she was later transferred to Warlingham Park
Hospital.
4 were admitted to Hospital voluntarily.
2 were dealt with under the Lunacy and Mental Treatment
Acts and finally admitted to a Geriatric Unit.
2 were admitted to private nursing homes; arranged by
their own doctors.
6 were assisted in their own homes of whom two died
during the year and one was temporarily admitted to
Hospital but discharged himself.