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NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948
It was necessary during the year to take powers under this
Act for the compulsory removal of one person who was no longer
capable of caring for herself at home, and who refused to enter
hospital.
This case concerned at old lady of 71 years living alone who
had a fall at her home. She was found next morning lying
helplessly on the floor. Her doctor suspected a fractured femur
and obtained a hospital bed for her reception. When the lady
refused his advice, the doctor confirmed the presence of a fracture
by means of portable x-ray apparatus and specialist advice was
obtained. All remonstrances however with the old lady were of
no avail and a court order had to be obtained. She was admitted
to Oldchurch Hospital where a successful operation on the neck
of the fractured femur was performed, and the lady was discharged
walking to her home within six weeks.
CITIZEN'S ADVICE BUREAU
Mrs. E. McCord supplied the following information:
"During 1961, 1,200 queries were answered. Information
or advice is sought on a wide range of subjects, for example
domestic troubles, hire purchase, landlord or tenant troubles,
accidents, Income tax, civic local or national affairs, matrimonial
disputes, divorce, service and ex-servicemen's problems, pensions,
trade matters, and scores of other subjects. We work in close
liaison with other voluntary organisations and departments of
statutory bodies, such as The National Assistance Board. Ministry
of Labour, Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance, British
Legion, Moral Welfare Organisations, Old People's Welfare
Committees, Health and Welfare Departments, etc We are
frequently consulted in regard to the provision of free legal aid,
and often help applicants for various services in form tilling, etc.
We aim to provide a service to which all sections of the public
can come along and pour out their troubles. A friendly welcome
is extended to all and everything we hear or learn is treated in
the strictest confidence. We are open Tuesdays and hursdays.
11.0a.m.—12.30p.m.
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