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Stepney 1949

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]

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Miss F.G. (aged about 60).
Reason: (a) Suffering from a grave chronic disease being
aged, infirm and physically incapacitated
and living in insanitary conditions (viz.
cancer of breast and diabetes), and
(b) unable to devote to herself ana not
recciving from other persons, proper care
and attention.
Date. of Court Order and
period of Detention:
Thames Magistrates Court, 25th March 1949.
Three months.
Type of Accommodation:
Removed to Mile End Hospital, Bancroft Road, E.l.
on 25th March 1949.
Ultimate result of
Council's action :
Transferred to an observation ward at St .Clement's
Hospital, Bow Road, E.3. on 23rd April 1949? for
observation under Lunacy Acts.
Other Information:
L.C.C. Welfare Department later informed to take
steps under Section 48, to prevent or mitigate
loss or damage to her property.
Mr . A .C . (aged 88.).
Reason : (a) Suffering from a grave chronic disease being
aged, infirm and physically incapacitated
and living in insanitary conditions , and
(b) unable to devote to himself and-not
receiving from other persons, proper care
and attention.
The application was withdrawn on 25th March 1949,
the person having died on 23/3/49.
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