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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 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough]
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Accommodation provided by Voluntary Organisations
On 31st December, 1970,, there were 196 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 | 1 | 16 | ||
| Deaf | 2 | 1 | ||
| Epileptic | 3 | - | ||
| Physically handicapped | 18 | 21 | ||
| Others | 7 | 147 | ||
| Total | 31 | (31) | 185 | (176) |
By age and sex
| Male | Female | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30 years | 1 | 2 | ||
| 30 — 49 years | 3 | 4 | ||
| 50 — 64 years | 7 | 13 | ||
| 65 — 74 years | 10 | 28 | ||
| 75 — 84 years | 18 | 77 | ||
| 85 years and over | 5 | 48 | ||
| Total | 44 | (42) | 172 | (165) |
Seventy-six homes were used for this purpose.
Waiting List for Admission to Homes for Aged Persons
There were 103 persons on the waiting list for admission to residential accommodation at 31st December. 1970, viz:-
| Urgent Applications for Admission | Normal Applications for Admission | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 16 | 9 | 25 | ||
| Women | 34 | 44 | 78 | ||
| TOTAL | 50 | 53 | 103 | ||
| (53) | (37) | (90) | |||
Names were added to the waiting list at the rate of 23 persons per
month. In cases of genuine emergency 45 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 twelve months.