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Transport of bodies abroad. Prom time to time certificates are issued
regarding bodies -being transported abroad, to the effect that the deceased had
not died from in infectious disease and that the coffin was hermetically
sealed. Two such certificates were issued this year, relating to bodies flown
to Israel and Malta for burial.
Development of Health Welfare Services (10-Year Plan).
Following receipt of Ministry of Health Circular No. 14/65, a planned
programme of capital works for the Health Services covering the period 1965 to
1971 was drawn up and approved by the Council. An outline of the programme is
given below:-
PROGRAMME.
1965-6 A purpose-built Health Centre and School Treatment Centre in a
Greater London Council Housing Scheme, at present under construction,
to replace centres at 69, East India Dock Road, 17,
Rhondda Grove and part of the area covered by the centre at
673, Commercial Road.
Expected year of opening 1966-7.
1966-7 The temporary transfer of a Men's Industrial Training Centre
for mentally subnormal patients, following termination of a
short lease, to existing Council premises to be vacated by the
Housing Department, pending the construction of purpose-built
premises.
Expected year of opening 1966-7.
1966-7 The construction of a 100-place Junior Training Centre and
Special Care Unit for mentally subnormal children.
Expected year of opening 1967-8.
1966-7 The construction of a Health Centre and School Treatment Centre
on a Greater London Council Housing Estate, to replace the
centre at Library Place and the School Treatment Centre at the
Bernhard Baron Settlement.
Expected year of opening 1967-8.
1967-8 The construction of an 80-place Adult Training Centre for mentally
subnormal males and females to replace the Men's Industrial
Training Centre referred to above and an existing training
centre for females.
Expected year of opening 1967-8.
1967-8 Purchase and adaptation of two existing suitable adjoining
properties to form a Hostel for mentally ill adults, providing
accommodation for 15 persons plus a Warden to supplement accommodation
of a voluntary organisation used by the Council.
Expected year of opening 1968-9.