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him by phone through his Secretary. Special thought is given to the
prevention of accidents and to alterations to sleeping arrangements,
height of chairs, beds, steps at entrance doors etc., with a view to
making mobility easier.
Visits following discharge numbered 158. Other Hospitals too
referred patients being discharged home.
Much time was spent counselling 278 persons who came to me
with miscellaneous problems. Many of these wanted little else but
a friendly gossip or a word of encouragement.
Addresses were given to a Catholic Organisation and to one
Old Age Pensioners Club. These were happy occasions with helpful
discussions following."
The laundry service for cleansing of soiled bed linen and
personal clothing continued to operate throughout the year, proving
of invaluable assistance in very difficult cases.
During the year 106 persons were assisted and 19,936 articles
were laundered.
(ix) HOSPITALS, etc.
Chadwell Heath Hospital. — 161 beds are provided; 57 for general
infectious diseases, 96 for geriatric cases, and 8 beds are used for ear,
nose and throat cases.
Maternity Hospital. — 54 beds for reception of maternity cases are
maintained at the Ilford Maternity Hospital.

At 31.12.64. 2 beds were occupied by "chronic sick".
The above three hospitals are included in the Ilford and District
Group. (Group 12 N.E. Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board).