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There was considerable pressure from the County Health Committee
for a limitation of the hours devoted to certain cases, which
were said to be of higher average than for some other areas of the
county. You strongly opposed any reduction in standards however.
Whilst the rising cost of this service cannot be viewed complacently,
it must be remembered that it provides for the care of many who
should really be in hospital or hostels. More important is the fact
that in some cases an adequate service can prevent the need for admission
to accommodation which costs far more to provide than supportive
services in the home.
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