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Bromley 1950

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]

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"Greenhill," Oaklands Road.
This Home is run by the Brook Lane Medical Mission, and
the Secretary reports:-
"There are twenty-two residents at present, and throughout
the year the Home has been full. Two of the old ladies left
Greenhill during 1950. and one died in hospital. Six new cases
have been admitted. There are three resident staff, supplemented
by daily help.
We have been able again this year to take in other old ladies
for short rest periods, while the residents were taking holidays
with relatives."
"The Vane," Denbridge Road, and " Town Court," Wells Road,
Bickley.
"Dunoran," Park Farm Road, Bickley.
This Home is run by the Bermondsey and Southwark Group
Hospital Management Committee and I am indebted to the
Medical Superintendent of the Home for the following report:-
"During 1950 Dunoran Home continued to admit chronic sick
and dying patients. The patients came mainly from the
Bermondsey and Southwark area and included some who came
for a short stay whilst their relatives were having a much needed
rest.
Plans were passed during the year for the adaptation of three
rooms in the garage annexe for carcinoma cases, and for the
addition of a balcony and verandah which should improve
amenities of place. There are now thirty-three beds available
and sixty-seven patients were admitted during the year."

These Homes are run by the Welfare Department of the London County Council, and the following details are given:-

The VaneTown Court
Residents on 31st December, 19492918
Admissions during 19501325
Discharges during 19501314
Residents on 31st December, 19502929