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OTHER WELFARE SERVICES
Receivership
The Chief Welfare Officer was appointed by the Borough
Council to act in matters of receivership. A receivership is required
where, after considering medical evidence, the Court of Protection is
satisfied that a person is incapable of managing or administering his
or her property and affairs. The appointment of a receivership is at
the discretion of the Court, and it may happen that although action has
been taicen to secure a receivership it does not necessarily mean
that the Chief Welfare Officer is eventually appointed as it may
be that a relative or the Official Solicitor is appointed instead.
The Chief Welfare Officer is acting as receiver in two
cases at present.
Burial and Cremation
During the year arrangements were made for two burials in
accordance with the provisions of Section 50 of the National Assistance
Act 1948, which places upon the Borough Council a duty to arrange the
burial or cremation of a body of any person who has died or has been
found dead in the borough, and in any case where it appears that no
suitable arrangements for the disposal of the body can, or have been made.
Temporary Protection of Property
The call on this service, which provides for the temporary
protection of property of persons admitted to hospital or other
institutions, has been comparatively light and in only a few cases
has it been necessary for the department to physically store or
safeguard property.