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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Kensington and Chelsea 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough]
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| Elderly | Others | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Men | Women | ||
| Not materially handicapped | 15 | 92 | 2 | 2 | 111 |
| Blind | 2 | 9 | - | 1 | 12 |
| Deaf | - | - | - | - | - |
| Epileptic | - | - | 4 | - | 4 |
| Others physically handicapped | 1 | 23 | 7 | 16 | 47 |
| 18 | 124 | 13 | 19 | 174 | |
There are thirty-three homes used for this purpose.
WAITING LIST FOR ADMISSION TO HOMES FORAGED PERSONS AT 31.12.65
There werel73 persons on the waiting list for admission to residential accommodation as at the 31st December, 1965, viz:-
| Awaiting Urgent Admission | Awaiting Nonurgent Admission | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 31 | 12 | 43 |
| Women | 82 | 48 | 130 |
| Totals: | 113 | 60 | 173 |
It is hoped that the normal movement i.e. admissions and discharges will enable
urgent applications to be dealt with and so minimise the crises arising at least until additional
beds become available in new homes.
Present information suggests new homes might become available for occupation
as follows:-
Yeading Green, Ruislip - 92 beds - August 1969
Kensal New Town,
Edenham Street - 60 beds - August 1970
One additional Home on
site to be determined - 60 beds - Late 1970
REPLACEMENT OF ICING'S MEAD
This is a former Public Assistance Institution accommodating 299 elderly persons
of both sexes. The site is required by the Ministry of Health in connection with the Hospital