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Community Care
BURIALS AND CREMATIONS
In connection with its responsibilities under Section 50 of the National Assistance Act 1948,
the Council made funeral arrangements in 14 cases. Of these, 12 died in Old Persons Homes and
2 died elsewhere.
PROTECTION OF MOVABLE PROPERTY
Action was taken under Section 48 of the National Assistance Act 1948, to protect the movable
property of 2 persons who were in hospital.
IN-SERVICE TRAINING OF STAFF
Following the start in 1968, four more assistants attended a 2 week course of lectures and practical
work at Hillingdon Hospital.
These have been so much appreciated that later in 1969 arrangements were made for the Matrons
who wished to take part in study days at the hospital. They were able to learn more about the methods
of rehabilitation of geriatric patients as well as local nursing procedures which are standard in the
hospitals of the group. A valuable relationship was established with the hospital staff, some of whom
have paid reciprocal visits to the homes.
This provides a suitable opportunity to record the appreciation and thanks of the Health and
Welfare Department staff to their opposite numbers in Hillingdon Group of Hospitals.