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Stepney 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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ii. general provision of health services
WELFARE OF AGED PERSONS.
The Council is empowered by Section 47 of the National
Assistance Act, 1948, as amended by the National Assistance
(Amendment) Act, 1951) to make application to the Courts for
orders for the removal to hospitals or institutions of aged,
infirm or physically incapacitated persons who are living in
insanitary conditions and who are in need of care and
attention.
During the year it was necessary to apply for 14 Removal
Orders and 3 Extension Orders, details of which are given
below. The orders operate for 6 weeks, unless otherwise
stated.
In addition to living in insanitary conditions and being unable to devote to themselves, and not receiving from other persons, proper care and attention, the persons removed were also either -
| Person | Age | Reason for Action * | Removed to - | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss F.R. | 70 | a.b. | Hospital. | Order for 3 months. Died. |
| Mrs.J.I. | 79 | b.c. | Hospital. | Emergency Order for 3 weeks, 9.12.53, then - Extension for 3 months in Hospital. Extension for 6 weeks in an Institution. |
| Mrs.R.P. | 78 | b. | Institution. | — |
| Mr.I.N. | 80 | a.b.c. | Hospital. | Emergency Order for 3 weeks. Removed to Mental Hospital under Lunacy Acts. Died. |
| Mr.G.P. | 78 | a.b. | Institution. | — |
| Mr.A.F. | 72 | b. | Institution. | — |
| Miss L.P. | 84 | a.b.c. | Institution. | — |
| Mr.J.W. | 44 | b.c. | Institution. | — |
| Mrs.A.F. | 73 | b. | Institution. | — |
| Miss M.T. | 90 | a. b. c. | Hospital. | — |