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after thorough inquiry, that in the interests of any such person or for
preventing injury to the health of, or serious nuisance to, other persons
it is necessary to remove that person.
Several possible cases were investigated during the year but in no
instance was it necessary to apply to the court for an order for compulsory
removal.
Section 50.
This section of the Act places a duty on the local authority to
arrange for the burial or cremation of the body of any person who
has died or been found dead in their area if it appears that no suitable
arrangements for the disposal of the body have or are being made.
Expenses incurred by the local authority may be recovered from the
estate of the deceased person or from any person liable to maintain
the deceased person immediately prior to his death.
During the year the Council accepted responsibility for the burial
of one person (Coroner's Order) at a net cost of £7 7s. Od.
OLD PEOPLE'S HOMES.
The following reports on the Homes run by Voluntary Associations
and Public Authorities have been received: —
"Southwood" Residential Club. Oldfield Road, Bickley.
This Club is run by the Women's Voluntary Services and the
Centre Organiser states: —
"Southwood Residential Club for elderly people has had a happy
and successful year since the last report was submitted.
The forty residents average age 77 plus, have kept remarkably
well, considering all things, largely due to the comfort and warmth
of the house and the excellent food. We are very fortunate in being
able to grow such a large proportion of our vegetables, salads and fruits
on our 5½ acres of garden, and this gives outdoor activity to those
residents who feel so inclined. The home-grown fruit and vegetables
assist us with the menus.
During the year three residents were admitted to hospital, one to a
nursing home and one to a W.V.S. Nursing Home, and were not fit
enough to return. One was admitted to hospital for an operation and
died there after complications had set in, and one resident died at the
Club after a heart attack.
In June the W.V.S. opened another Club at Sharnbrook, Bedford,
where those residents who became too frail for ordinary life in residential
clubs can go and receive more care and attention, a larger staff
being employed. Three of our residents were transferred there.
We were, therefore, able to accept two married couples, four men
and three women for residence.