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Long and short term care was arranged, when necessary, either in a hospital,
an approved home or private family. If necessary, transport and escorts were
provided.
During the year arrangements were made for trainees to have a holiday at
Dymchurch, Kent.
Day Centres for the Mentally III
These centres provide opportunities for rehabilitation, daytime occupation and
social diversion; there are two such centres in the Borough.
(a) The Castle Day Centre
This is a rehabilitation centre for 30 persons who have been suffering
from some form of mental illness: ultimate return to full community life is
the object.
In the nine months April—December, 1965, the average attendance
was 25; there were 80 admissions and 47 discharges.
In October, 1965, a weekly social club was started under the leadership
of a mental health social worker.
(b) Camberwell Day Centre
This is a centre for 40 chronic mentally ill persons, its purpose being
to prevent further deterioration, readmission to hospital and to relieve
relatives.
In the nine months April-December, 1965, the average attendance was
35; there were 83 admissions and 46 discharges.
Residential Accommodation
Dover Lodge Hostel
This hostel was the first of its kind in the country. Accommodation is provided
for up to 13 subnormal girls who have no homes or whose home background
is unsatisfactory.
The girls are usually leavers from schools for the educationally subnormal
and are trained to become self-supporting members of the community.
Hostel Accommodation
In approved cases, psychiatric cases are maintained in hostels managed by
voluntary organisations, including the Mental After-Care Association, the
Richmond Fellowship, the S.O.S. Society and the Jewish Welfare Board.
Case Conferences
Weekly case conferences were established between visiting Consultant Psychiatrists
and mental health social workers. These proved most helpful to officers of
the hospitals and the Borough.
Social Club
A social club for the mentally ill was held at Havil Street Hall each Tuesday
evening, organised by the League of Friends of Cane Hill Hospital under the
leadership of a mental Welfare Officer.
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