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person was considered individually and advised how best he or she could be helped by
the existing voluntary and statutory services. In those cases where removal was
essential, the old people concerned agreed to go into hospital or other accommodation
voluntarily.
In dealing with the problem the co-operation of Mr. R.R. Holland, the Area Welfare
Officer, has been greatly appreciated.
National Assistance Act, 1948
Section 50 - Public Burials
Under Section 50 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, the Borough Council is
required to arrange for the burial or cremation of any person who has died or been
found dead in their area if in such case it appears to the Council that no suitable
arrangements for the disposal of the body have been or are being made.
During the year six burials were carried out, all adults.
General Hospital Facilities
Edgware General Hospital.
Hendon District Hospital.
The needs for mental treatment are served by Napsbury Hospital,
Infectious Diseases - Hospital Accommodation
West Hendon Hospital.
Neasden Isolation Hospital, Willesden.
Any other Infectious Disease Hospital controlled by the North-Western Metropolitan
Regional Hospital Board.
Tuberculosis Treatment and Hospital Accommodation
Edgware General Hospital.
Admissions are also arranged through the Regional Hospital Board to the Regional
Chest Hospitals, particularly Clare Hall and Colindale.
The Chest Clinic at Edgware serves primarily those living in the Borough of
Hendon and the Stanmore, Queensbury and Kingsbury districts of Harrow and Wembley.
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