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E. Children with Dual Handicaps
Between the ages of 2-5 years, these children are usually examined
by a member of the staff from the Department of the Medical Adviser
or, by agreement, by a member of the staff of the Principal School
Medical Officer. Placement is usually difficult and these children
often require Boarding School education. Support is given to these
children and their families by the Social Workers who act with the
Medical Officer or Principal Medical Officer and these workers
ensure that home aids, transport and all other necessary help is
available. The welfare of these children when they have entered
Boarding Schools is followed up by the School Care Committee or
Social Worker of the Invalid Children's Aid Association.
F. Ineducable Children and Young People
(1) After ascertainment under Section 57 of the Education Act
and Committee approval, the Mental Health Officer from the
Department visits the child's home to explain the significance of the
decision and the local Health and Welfare Services that are available.
(2) Arrangements are made for attendance at the Junior or Senior
Training Centre in the Borough where basic skills are taught and
the child or young person is prepared for life in the community.
(3) Mental Health Officers are continually in contact with the
staff at the Training Centres, the child and his family so that all
needs are met and training initiated at the Centres is promoted at
home.
* Indicates an item which has been or will be introduced as a result of
the receipt of the Circular.
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
Receivership
The Borough Welfare Officer has been appointed Receiver by
the Court of Protection to administer the estates of 6 patients,
previously resident in the Borough, who are incapable by reason of
mental disorder of managing their own affairs.
Day to day administration of a patient's financial affairs is the
responsibility of the Receiver who has to account to the Court of
Protection for his actions on behalf of the patient. Apart from the
management of a patient's estate, the Receiver takes an interest in
his welfare and, if necessary, seeks a medical opinion and submits
to the Court any proposals within the patient's means which are
likely to ameliorate his condition or add to his comfort.
Protection of Property
Where it appears that there is danger of loss or damage and
where no other suitable arrangements can be made, it is the duty of
the Council to arrange for the temporary protection of property of
persons who are admitted to hospital or welfare home.