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(k) Wireless
The "Wireless for the Bedridden Society" have been very helpful towards
the housebound old people In addition the Committee keep and maintain six
portable sets which are available from the Organiser
(1) General Welfare
Many more old people are visiting the Welfare Office for help and advice
on various problems and during the year there were:-
Office interviews - 3,174
Domiciliary Visits - 413
(Not included in these figures are the numerous enquiries received and dealt
with by letter and telephone).
The above details give some idea of the work of the Old People s Welfare
Committee but there is still a great need for more voluntary helpers for
visiting Many old people are just lonely and an occasional visit whether
during daytime or evening would make a great difference and help to brighten
their lives
National Assistance Acts 1948 - 51
The number of cases investigated as likely to be in need of care and
attention was 60, but the actual visits paid in connection with these cases
were much in excess of this figure
In no case was it necessary to take formal action under these acts,
Action was contemplated in a few instances but on each occasion the individual
voluntarily consented to go into a home or a hostel
In addition close liaison was maintained with various statutory and
voluntary bodies which might be of assistance in relieving the distress in
these cases
National Assistance Act, 1948,, Section 50: Burials
During the year it was necessary to arrange four burials where deaths
occurred and suitable arrangements for burial would not otherwise have been
made
Establishments for Massage and Special Treatment
At the 31st December 1953 12 licences were in force in the borough