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mise the usefulness of this facility, and the day hospital has great
local potentiality.
Day Centres
Chevening Road
Catering for adult mentally-ill of both sexes, this clinic is held
on Thursday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Arrangements are made
for a mid-day meal which the members themselves help to prepare
on the premises. Occupational therapy is supervised by a Council's
social worker and attendances are normally in the range of 15
persons.
Federation Hall (Proposed)
When adapted as a Day Centre and in full use, this building,
held by the Council on an unexpired lease of 20 years, will provide
places for 60 persons. At present the intention is to commence at
a level of 25 to 30 persons with a controlled expansion to the higher
figure. Initially, there will be 3 supervisory staff and 1 cleaner.
It will be the object of the Centre to rehabilitate persons who
are suffering, or have suffered, from mental illness to a position
whereby they may return to gainful employment. Inevitably some
chronic cases will not respond but beneficial effects will be felt
by relatives who, from time to time, will be relieved of their
responsibilities when these cases attend the centre. Suitable outwork
can be obtained from local industry which will result in
minimal payments being made to patients in addition to their
statutory allowances. Fares to and from the Centre will be paid
and patients will be provided with a midday meal. Provision for
medical supervision is contemplated and a room at the rear of the
premises is to be suitably furnished and equipped to accommodate
up to 20 senile persons for similar purposes.
Opportunity can be taken to utilize the Centre for evening club
and erniin activities.