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heated blocks of flats. Where patients have not been able to dispose of the pads,
this has been arranged at the destructor plant.
OXLOW LANE GERIATRIC CLINIC
(FOR THE OVER SIXTIES)
The year has proved a difficult one, not only arising from integration of
services, but also in view of staff changes. Dr. Packer, who had been
responsible for day-to-day running of the clinic left for another appointment,
as did Dr. Wallace, and Mrs. Walker continued her post in the face of increasing
ill-health. These rendered valued service, and their efforts to achieve a
relaxed, happy atmosphere are much appreciated by members and staff.
A series of talks were given on subjects of general health interest, and
suitable exercises were carried out under the supervision of a health visitor
until May, after which we were fortunate to obtain the services of a physiotherapist
until the end of the year.
We have also been privileged to show interested visitors some of the
activities of the clinic.
The Chiropodist, Mr. Kelly, who attended at the clinical sessions, treated
28 female and 3 male patients over a total of 123 individual visits. Unfortunately,
Mr. Kelly left the Council's service in November 1965, and it has not been
possible to replace him. For the time being, patients for chiropody are being
referred to the clinic at Chadwell Heath.
Thirty medical examinations were made by the medical staff (Dr. Wallace,
Dr. Packer and Dr. Massey). There were 175 attendances at the exercise class.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT. 1948
Section 47
It unfortunately became necessary to remove three persons from their homes
as being unable to care for themselves and not receiving adequate care and
attention from others.
In all three cases, the action taken was a last resort and the patients
died in hospital shortly after arrival there.