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A group of about 15 Gateway Club members attend the Culvert
Youth Centre in Battersea. This project has been consolidated
and has proved its value. This group of mentally handicapped
young people is offered a stimulating and creative programme over
a wide range and have the opportunity of mixing with other
young people.
Short-term care
During 1969 the number of children and adults placed in shortterm
care was 77.
Long-term care
Forty-eight patients were maintained in long-term care during
the year. The organisations responsible for their care are shown
below:—
Guardianship Society 10
Mental After-Care Association 10
St. Mary's Convent 4
Cheshire Foundation 2
St. Michael's Convent 1
St. Joseph's Special School 1
Easton House 1
Ravenswood House 2
Hampton Manor Home 1
Rudolf Steiner School 1
Other approved accommodation 15
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STAFF TRAINING AND STUDENT TRAINING
The two mental health social workers seconded to the Mental
Health Course returned to the Department after having successfully
completed their course and a member of staff was sent on
the two-year course for the Certificate in Social Work at Chiswick
Polytechnic.
The teacher from Wandsworth Training School who had been
seconded to the one-year Diploma Course for older, more experienced
staff returned to the school after completing her course, and
another member of staff was seconded to the two-year training
course at Ewell Technical College. Throughout the year, social
workers and teaching and hostel staff were sent on short courses
and conferences organised by the London Boroughs Training Committee
and other organisations in order to improve the service
given to the patients and trainees.