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City of Westminster 1968
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OTHER SERVICES FOR SUBNORMAL AND SEVERELY SUBNORMAL PATIENTS
Day Training Centres for junior and senior trainees
There are 68 children and adults from Westminster attending training centres:
| 1968 | 1967 | |
|---|---|---|
| Hanworth Junior, Middlesex (two in residential care) | ||
| Attleborough Diss, Norfolk (in residential care) | 1 | — |
| Kensington Junior | 32 | 32 |
| North Kensington Senior | 11 | 15 |
| Balham | 3 | 3 |
| Clapham | 1 | 3 |
| College Park | 10 | 10 |
| Bennett Court | 4 | 4 |
| Terrace Day Centre | 4 | 4 |
Transport
An efficient and satisfactory service is provided by the City Council for the Trainees to the
Kensington Junior and College Park (Senior Girls) Training Centres and there is good liaison
between the transport contractor and the Mental Health Section.
Socialisation Course for Educationally Subnormal School-Leavers
Pengwern Hall, Rhuddlan, Flintshire
Three Westminster patients attended the two 12 week courses at Pengwern Hall this year
(1967—3). These are arranged by the National Society for Mentally Handicapped Children for
young adults who are in need of guidance in coping with employment and other aspects of social
life.
Organised Annual Holiday for Trainees
Twenty-two (17 in 1967) Westminster trainees participated in the two week holiday at St.
Mary's Bay Holiday Camp, Dymchurch, Kent. The City Council is most grateful to the Medical
Officer of Health for Hammersmith who organises this holiday. As usual this very successful
occasion was much enjoyed by all concerned.
Home Tuition
Three patients, in community care, received training in their homes by qualified home tutors
(1967—2).
Special Day Nurseries
There are two special day nurseries in Westminster which are grant-aided by the City Council
and run by the City of Westminster Society for Mentally Handicapped Children:
Frances House, 86 Bravington Road, W.9
Thirty children are in attendance at this nursery where specialised training is given (1967—24).
The adjoining premises were purchased in 1967 with the aid of a grant from the City Council
and after adaptation were opened by the Lord Mayor in 1968.
Edgson House, Ebury Bridge Estate, S.W.1
This nursery is registered for 12 children; nine children are now attending and are receiving
very valuable training (1967—4).
City of Westminster Day Nurseries
In December there were 24 handicapped children attending the Special Units provided in the
City Council's day nurseries (1967—20).
All children at these nurseries are seen regularly by one of the City Council's medical officers.
Linnet House Special Care Unit, Charlbert Street, N.W.8
A full complement of 12 severely mentally handicapped children are attending this specialised