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Recuperative Holidays
Recuperative holidays are provided for expectant and nursing mothers and
children under five, psychiatric patients and other adults recovering from illness
where a short holiday involving rest, fresh air and good food only is needed, and
regular medical supervision and organised nursing are not required. Patients are
placed in private homes and hotels etc. approved by the Health Department.

With effect from January, 1971, under the Local Authority Social Services
Act, this service will be transferred from the Directorate of Health to the
Directorate of Social Services. Medical advice on the selection of suitable persons
for holidays will continue to be provided by the Directorate of Health Services.