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REPORT OF THE GERIATRIC LIAISON OFFICER
The Geriatric Liaison Officer reports that her work has been varied and
of great interest in 1968.
Closer liaison has been reached between the General Practitioners and
Consultant Geriatricians, in addition to better liaison between the departments
of the Local Authority concerned with the elderly.
Home assessment visits continued, to advise on the social care of the
elderly, and for the follow up observation of patients discharged from hospital,
these forming a major part of the work.
Talks were given to the elderly in the clubs and guilds, and at times to
school-children, making them aware of the services available for the elderly.
Home assessment visits are also made regarding Recuperative Holidays, and
chiropody treatment when requested.
Time is also taken up in finding suitable accommodation, e.g. Private
Nursing Homes', Guest Houses and Rest Homes, when requested.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT,1948
Section 47
Again this year, it was not found necessary to remove any person from
their home as being unable to care for themselves and not receiving adequate
care and attention from others. This may be due in some measure to improved
co-ordination in the care of the elderly resulting from the appointment of the
Geriatric Liaison Officer.
CHIROPODY SERVICE
The Chief Chiropodist reports as follows:-
Central Foot Clinic. Operated single-handed by the Chief Chiropodist
on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, in conjunction with his
duties as Chief Chiropodist. Appointments average about 10 to 12 weeks.
Julia Engwell Foot Clinic. Operated single-handed by Mrs. Mann, who also
attended the Senior Girl's Training Centre for one session fortnightly until
the transfer of the Centre to new premises in August. Appointments range about
12 weeks, but there is provision at this clinic for a second chiropodist when
staff is available.
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CASES VISITED 1968 No. of Cases
Referred by Geriatric Consultants on
discharge from Hospital 196
Referred by General Practitioners 17
Referred by Consultant Physicians on
discharge from Hospital 89
Miscellaneous Referrals 62
Cases revisited 393
Total 757