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Welfare
Handicapped Section—It was decided in April at a joint transport
meeting between the London Borough of Lewisham, Southwark
and ourselves that the pooling of tail lift coaches should be discontinued,
but with the proviso that the three Boroughs would in
an emergency still solicit help from each other as this type of vehicle
could not be obtained from outside sources. This 'knock for knock'
basis worked very well, especially in the Recuperative Holidays for
the Elderly commitments, where it was found that the same venues
had been arranged.
Meals-on-Wheels—The number of vehicles used in this service
was increased by two, bringing the total number of meals rounds
undertaken daily to fifteen, one of these rounds still being undertaken
by the British Red Cross Society as in the previous year.
TRAINING COURSES
During 1966 there was a noticeable increase in the number and
variety of courses available to members of the Health and Welfare
Department staff.
The scope of the courses reflected an awareness of the increasing
need for professional staff not only to be trained, but to be familiar
with modern developments and problems.
The London Boroughs Training Committee broadened its
activities this year and offered courses and study days on several
topics which, in addition to supplying information and instruction,
provided opportunities for officers from different London Boroughs
to exchange views and ideas.
COURSES, 1966
Administrative
Catford College of Commerce
Professional
Dental
British Dental Association
Postgraduate Medical Federation
Nursing Services
Health Visitors Association
Royal College of Nursing
Local Government day-release
Courses
Postgraduate Course on Dental
Treatment for the Handicapped
Child
Course on Paedodontia and
Orthodontia
Course for Superintendent
Health Visitors
Special Course for Fieldwork
Instructors