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One family consisting of 5 persons, originally accommodated in August, 1968, continued to
be provided with accommodation, but by the end of the year the mother and children had returned
to the North.
No homelessness occurred in families originally resident in the City, but once again there
has been a steady flow of wanderers into the City, more frequently at night, requesting accommodation
as homeless families. Those provided with emergency accommodation have later been
redirected according to their original place of domicile.
Homeless Persons
There was an increase in the number of homeless persons requiring accommodation during
1969 and they were assisted in finding temporary accommodation in hostels.
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Welfare Services for the Handicapped
Numbers on the register at the end of the year.
1968 1969
Blind 4 3
Partially sighted 1 2
No. of people in Residential Homes
for the Blind — —
Clients are visited regularly by the Tower Hamlets Social Welfare Officer for the Blind
who is employed on an agency basis for this service. One active man takes part in swimming
club activities and goes on holiday each year. The other cases are elderly and in poor health,
but have been helped as far as possible.
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing
(On register at end of year)
1968 1969
Deaf without speech 4 4
Deaf with speech 5 4
Hard of Hearing 3 3
Handicapped Persons General Register
1968 1969
Under 65 years of age 26 36
Over 65 years of age 103 98
Aged persons at risk 39 29
Welfare Services for the Aged and Infirm and Handicapped Persons
The number of persons on the register has decreased, due to transfers to other accommodation
outside the City or through deaths. Our oldest resident is now 98 years of age, but failing
health has entailed admission to hospital. Most of the handicapped persons registered are over
80 years of age. Whilst trying to remain independent, they are appreciative of the many Welfare
Services provided to aid them remain active and mobile as long as possible. They also benefit
socially from the visits by the staff.
Holidays for the Physically Handicapped
24 aged and handicapped residents were taken in three parties to Cliftonville where,
according to the letters of thanks received, they spent an excellent holiday.
Sheltered Employment for the Handicapped and Elderly
No requests were made.
Day Centres and Clubs
The average numberof elderlyand infirm persons who attended the Social Club at St.Matthews
Hospital twice weekly was 5, although at times 8 have attended. This Club has given the less
mobile handicapped members the advantage of being in a geriatric hospital setting and Dr. Silva,
the consultant geriatrician, has shown continued interest in their welfare.
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