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the ages of 5-16 and needs a high staff ratio of 1:3 because of the amount
of individual attention required by the children. The staff comprises a
Supervisor, 3 assistant supervisors, an attendant, a cleaner and a coach
guide.
The Unit caters for children with severe physical and mental handicaps,
and a few children with behavioural problems or emotional disturbances
who, it is hoped, will eventually be suitable for transfer to the Junior
Training Centre. A specially-built coach has been provided to transport
the children to the Unit,
The official opening of the Special Care Unit - a wine and cheese
party - was held at the Unit at 7 p.m. on Friday, 31st.October, 1969, The
Deputy Mayor and other members of the Council attended, also the parents
and representatives of the Hammersmith Parents' Association and officers
of the Council.
Expansion of the Mental Health Services
Training Centres
The Borough's plans for a mixed adult training centre have moved
forward. The site has been agreed, and sketch plans for the building have
been drawn up for approval.
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The Centre, for 80 trainees, is urgently needed and will replace
College Park Training Centre which is quite inadequate for our needs; and
will enable us to provide accommodation for older boys at present attending
a training centre outside the Borough.
Fulham Training Centre for junior boys and girls is housed in a prefabricated
building which, it is anticipated, will eventually be replaced
on the present site by a purpose-built centre.
Hostel for the Mentally Disordered
There is a need for this facility within the Borough and premises
which might be suitable after conversion for 8-10 residents and resident
warden are being considered.

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