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St. Bartholomew's Hospital
Eighteen patients visited at request of hospital doctors, and dealt with pursuant to Mental
Health Act, 1959.
Patients visited at Private addresses
Six patients were visited at request of various agencies, for investigation, action under the
Mental Health Act, or follow-up.
British Transport Police
No patients referred for Mental Health Action during the year. Many requests for advice and
guidance, duly given.
City Offices
Four patients were visited at request of various agencies, for action under the Mental Health
Act.
Aboard Ship, MillwalI Dock
One patient seen aboard ship and admitted to St,. Clement's Hospital informally.
The Samaritans, St. Stephens Church, Walbrook, E.C.4.
Two patients were visited and admitted to hospital pursuant to Mental Health Act 1959.
Numerous requests are received for help and guidance, for example, one patient said to be "High
on Drugs". It was arranged for the patient to be taken to the Drug Unit at St. Clement's Hospital,
and examined. The arrangement was complied with, the patient being admitted to hospital for
one day.
Tower Hamlets Day Centre for Mentally III and Psycho-geriatric patients
During the year, tentative arrangements were made for the introduction of five patients to the
centre; unfortunately, only one of the five attended, and he only attended for one day; these five
patients have since left the Middlesex Street Hostel.
One patient commenced attendance in 1967 and continues regular attendance.
One patient commenced attendance in 1967. He still regularly attends. He ceasedto be a
City resident in May 1968, on moving from the Salvation Army Hostel, Middlesex Street, to the
Salvation Army Hostel, Victoria Homes, Whitechapel.
One patient commenced attendance in 1967 and continues to attend regularly. This patient
was accepted for residence in the Rawson Home, Booth House, Whitechapel in March 1969.
One patient commenced attendance in September 1968 and continues regular attendance.
One patient commenced attendance in November 1968 and continues regular attendance.
Three patients are in regular attendance to date.
A Social Club operates on Monday and Wednesday evenings for patients and their relatives
or friends. Light meals and snacks are provided.
The programmes of entertainment and activities feature Bingo, Records, Table Tennis, Darts,
Billiards, Film Shows, etc. A quiet room is set apart for those patients who prefer such an
environment.
Outings are arranged when finances permit.
Other facilities available at the Centre are:-
(1) Personal interviews at the centre by disablement resettlement Officer.
(2) Full time services of Social Worker at least 2 days a week for consultation; assessment,
employment placement, etc.
(3) Laundry facilities.
(4) Services of government training centre hairdressers — (male) by kind permission of the
manager, men's hair being cut free of charge once in three weeks.
(5) Emergency clothing replaced.
(6) Daily newspapers, small libary and "Centre View" — the centre's own magazine.
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