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Council's mental health social workers. Nevertheless, a good understanding between the
two sides has been established and as more trained social workers become available it is
hoped to foster closer relations with the hospitals.
An informal joint advisory committee of officers, whose members are drawn from the
various hospital, consultant and general practitioner interests, was set up in 1960 to advise
on the development of the mental health services, including co-operation with other bodies
concerned and has served a very useful purpose. The co-operation of voluntary agencies
concerned in the field of mental health has also been invaluable in the developments so
far achieved and it is the Council's intention in its future planning to foster further cooperation
with and assistance from these agencies.
The Council's plans for the future provide for a continued expansion in the community
care of mentally disordered persons for whom such care is appropriate, with the
ultimate aim that all such persons should receive the necessary care and supervision in
their own homes or in day or residential establishments according to their particular need.
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