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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 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough]
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Accommodation provided by Voluntary Organisations
On 31st December, 1967, there were 185 persons in accommodation
provided by voluntary organisations for whom the Council are responsible.
They were classified as follows:-
By major disability
| Under 65 | 65 and over | |
|---|---|---|
| Blind | 4 ( 3) | 9 ( 12) |
| Deaf | 1 ( 1) | 2 ( 5) |
| Epileptic | 3 ( 5) | 1 ( 2) |
| Physically handicapped | 18 (19) | 40 ( 13) |
| Others | 2 ( 4) | 105 (123) |
| Total | 28 (32) | 157 (155) |
By age and sex
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30 years | 2 | 1 |
| 30-49 years | 2 | 3 |
| 50-64 years | 8 | 12 |
| 65-years | 13 | 29 |
| 75-84 years | 10 | 59 |
| 85 years and over | 2 | 44 |
| Total | 37 (42) | 148 (145) |
| Average age | 68 | 77 |
Seventy-two homes were used for this purpose.
Waiting List for Admission to Homes for Aged Persons
There were eighty-five persons on the waiting list for admission to residential accommodation at 3lst December, 1967, viz:-
| Urgent Applications for Admission | Normal Applications for Admission | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| Women | 17 | 48 | 65 |
| TOTAL | 26 | 59 | 85 |
Names were added to the waiting list at the rate of twenty-two
persons per month. In cases of genuine emergency, thirty-five people
had to be admitted within two or three days of application, but the
greater number remained on the waiting list for varying periods up
to sixteen months.
TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION
Homeless Families
The Council have a responsibility under Section 21(1)(b) of the
National Assistance Act, 1948, to provide temporary accommodation for