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F. New Legislation and Government Circulars
There was no major legislation during the year, but a small number of Government Circulars
and Letters were issued. The main oneswere:-
Homeless Families - Temporary Accommodation
Joint Ministry Circular (Health, Home Office and Housing & Local Government)
dealing with the Reports submitted by local authorities as the result of a Joint Circular in
1966. The Circular laid down broad guide lines on the prevention of homelessness, rehabilitation
of families, and their eventual resettlement in the community.
The Circulars and Reports from the officers were considered by the Joint Committee
representing the Welfare, Health, Children's and Housing Committees. The services being
provided in the Borough were considered to conform to the recommended procedures.
Residential Accommodation for the Elderly Blind
Circular letter indicating that recent research had shown that as a general rule elderly
blind would prefer to be in a Home also catering for sighted residents. It was recognised
tnat persons who had been blind from birth and who had always lived in rather close communities
might prefer to live amongst blind people in their old age. This could be met by the provision
of small units within existing Homes.
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