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WELFARE OF THE AGED AND INFIRM.
The appointment of an Assistant Welfare Officer in April, 1963, enabled
the work of the Welfare Section to be expanded, and allowed a more detailed
investigation and follow-up of the cases brought to the attention of the
department. In all, a further 376 new cases were added to the register of old
people under observation.
There is a wide range of voluntary organisations which provide opportunities
for social contacts and activities for old people in the Borough.
Theircontribution to the well being of our old folk is of the highest importance.
The co-ordination of their work through the Old People's Welfare
Committee, and in conjunction with the services provided by the L.C.C.,
National Assistance Board, W. V. S. and other bodies, has made it possible for
advice and assistance to be given speedily in a large number of cases of
distress.
DETAILS OF INSPECTIONS.
Cases on the Register at 31st December, 1962 795
New cases added to the Register 376
Number of removals from Register
(a) Deaths 132
(b) Transfers 31
(c) Other cases 39
Total number on Register at 31st December, 1963 969
Incontinent Laundry Calls 1204
Home Bathing Visits 1205
Visits to new cases 484
Visits to old cases 922
Miscellaneous visits and enquiries 1939
HOME BATHING.
The number of Home Bathing visits more than doubled the total of the
previous year, amounting to 1205 as compared with 532. It is anticipated that
the need for this service will increase year by year.
INCONTINENT LAUNDRY.
The demand for this service, as in the case of Home Bathing, has shown
a great increase. However, I am pleased to say that the staff were able to
cope satisfactorily with the extra burden of work.
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