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NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT. 1948, SECTION 47
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1951
No order for compulsory removal was required during 1971.
HOME DIALYSIS
Three patients commenced home dialysis during 1971, and no patient
was awaiting the adaptation of premises in order to begin home dialysis
at the close of the year.
LONGSTAY IMMIGRANTS
Visits were made to longstay immigrants so that they may be made
aware of the health and social facilities available, particularly to children.
The department was notified of all new arrivals to the borough. Parents with
families and single women were visited in the first instance by the specialist
Health Visitor appointed to deal with the problems of the immigrants,
and single men by the public health inspector. After the initial visit families
became the responsibility of the district health visitor unless there was some
reason why they should remain under the care of the specialist Health Visitor.
Mrs. Glucksmann, the Health Visitor seconded to these duties, represented
the department on the Committee of Croydon International Association, which
deals exclusively with the welfare of any immigrant. She also attended any
meetings arranged by other bodies dealing with this section of the population.
For details of arrivals in 1971, see Appendix page 109.
REHOUSING ON MEDICAL GROUNDS
Dr. C.G. Nicol, Principal Medical Officer inquired into 828 new applications
and 101 re-applications for rehousing on medical grounds in 1971 making
22 personal visits, usually jointly with a public health inspector, health
visitor, or welfare officer. A further 32 applicants were interviewed at this
office.