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Fuel for the Elderly
The Department maintains a small stock of bagged fuel for delivery to elderly
persons when their usual service breaks down. Normally the cost is met by the
recipient. In necessitous cases the Mayor will consider meeting the cost from his
fund.
Difficulties with fuel supplies are usually brought to our notice by health
visitors, home nurses, home helps, or CId People's organisations. During the year 8
bags of fuel were delivered to 3 elderly people.
Persons in need of Care and Attention
The Council has powers under Section 47 of the National Assistance Act, 1948,
to remove persons in need of care and attention to hospital or other suitable place.
I am glad to report that during last year this was only necessary in three instances.
On all other occasions persuasion succeeded in obtaining agreement to voluntary
admission.
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