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discretion of the Court, and it may happen that although action has
been taken 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 was acting as Receiver in three
active cases at the end of the year.
Burial and Cremation
During the year arrangements were made for six 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 twelve cases has
it been necessary for the department to physically store or safeguard
property.