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On the 1st April, 1965, the Council became responsible for four residential
homes for aged and infirm persons provided under Section 21(l)(a)of the National Assistance
Act, 1948, as amended. One of the homes is outside the borough boundary. The total
number of beds is 510, allocated as below:-
Dale Mead 56 Men and Women
Ellesmere 122 - do -
Holland Park 33 Women
King's Mead 299 Men and Women
Total: 510
During the nine months to 31st December, 1965, 262 persons were admitted to,
and 204 persons were discharged from these homes. In the same period, 59 persons died in
the homes. Vacancies are held for short-term admissions to hospital, residents who are away
on holiday, and for major redecoration programmes.
The waiting list for admission to residential accommodation at 31/12/65 was
43 men and 130 women.