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After Mary's departure, £400 in notes and silver in
bundles was found in the room, and taken away for safe keeping
by the welfare officials under Section 48 of the National
Assistance Act. 1948. Twenty-four hours later the rooms were
burgled, Mary's miserly habits were obviously known locally.
Our lady inspector has visited these sisters in the
rest-home where they now are, and reports that they are well
and happy, Mary worried at first about her money until she
knew it was safe, and the sisters are allowed the reasonable
use of it for additional comforts.
Such cases as are outlined above are usually brought to
my notice through the Sanitary Inspectors, neighbours, or the
Old People's Welfare Association, During the year 663 visits
were made to the homes of aged persons by the Woman'Sanitary
Inspector, Close liaison is maintained with the L.C.C, for
provision of domestic home helps, and with the District
Nursing Association for the provision of district nurses to
needy cases.
Home Bathing.
A scheme commenced during the year for the bathing of
aged persons in their own homes by means of portable bathing
equipment. 22 persons were so bathed, involving 27 baths.
Home Cleansing.
The female Cleansing Orderly undertook on seven occasions
during the year to clean up the homes of aged persons.
Action under Sections 122 and 127, Public Health (London)
Act, 1936.
In connection with old people's welfare, action had to
be taken on 4 occasions during the year under Section 122 of
the Public Health (London) Act, 1936, for the cleansing,
disinfection or destruction of various articles. Compensation
for goods destroyed was paid on one occasion.
In addition, an Order was obtained from the Court under
Section 127 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936, for the
removal of a verminous person for cleansing to the Council's
Cleansing Station.
Supply of Hot Mid-day Meals.
Hot mid-day meals were supplied to aged persons during
the year as follows:-
"Meals on Wheels", through the W.V.S. .. 11,176,
At Old Persons' Luncheon Clubs 12,042,
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