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Two girls were placed in outside employment from Balham
Training Centre.
A small group of men have been introduced into Newlands
Training Centre, and this marks the beginning of the integration
of the sexes at our adult centres.
Home teaching for the mentally handicapped
During the year the Home Teacher paid 524 home visits to
mentally handicapped people in Wandsworth.
Short-term care
During 1968 the numbers of children and adults placed in shortterm
care were:—
Aged under 16 years 38
Aged 16 years and over 38
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Long-term care
A total of 69 patients were maintained in long-term care at
some time during the year, 49 of whom were in residence at the
end of the year. The organizations responsible for their care are
shown below :—
Guardianship Society 11
Mental After-Care Association 10
St. Mary's Convent 6
Sheltered accommodation 3
St. Jude's Hostel, Westminster 3
Cheshire Foundation 2
St. Michael's Convent, S.W.I6 1
St. Joseph's Special School 1
Easton House 1
Ravenswood Foundation 1
Hampton Manor Home 1
Rudolph Steiner School, Aberdeen 1
Other approved accommodation 8
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