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LONGSTAY IMMIGRANTS
Visits were made to longstay immigrants so that they may be made
aware of the health and social facilities available, particularly to
children. The department was notified of all new arrivals to the borough.
Parents with families and single women were visited in the first instance
by the specialist Health Visitor appointed to deal with the problems of
the immigrants, and single men by the public health inspector. After the
initial visit families became the responsibility of the district health
visitor unless there was some reason why they should remain under the
care of the specialist Health Visitor. Mrs. Glucksmann, the Health Visitor
seconded to these duties, represented the department on the Committee of
Croydon International Association, which deals exclusively with the
welfare of any immigrant. She also attended any meetings arranged by other
bodies dealing with this section of the population.
For details of arrivals in 1970, see Appendix page 127.
REHOUSING ON MEDICAL GROUNDS
Dr. C.G. Nicol, Principal Medical Officer inquired into 714 new applications
and 86 re-applications for rehousing on medical grounds in 1970 making
15 personal visits, usually jointly with a public health inspector, health
visitor, or welfare officer. A further 31 applicants were interviewed at this
office.