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Wastage and replacement for the year was as follows:-
Terminations of employment
(for varying reasons) 78
Commencement of employment 95
At the close of the year the labour force stood at 249
(4) Training
Due to financial restriction and the demand for service, no
training courses for Home Help's were sanctioned.
(5) Social Activities
The monthly meeting of the Social Club continued to be held,
but, unfortunately, with a diminishing attendance, and the value
thereof is questionable.
The only event which can be looked upon as a success was a
Christmas Party held on Wednesday 2nd December, at which we were
pleased to welcome the Mayor and members of Domiciliary and Nursing
Sub-Committee.
ADAPTATIONS OF HOMES TO INSTALL ARTIFICIAL KIDNEY MACHINES
Patients suffering from chronic renal failure who are suitable
for treatment at home may have their homes adapted by the local
health authority to enable the necessary equipment to be installed
and operated in hygienic conditions.
During the year two homes were adapted - a private house and
a Greater London Council house. In the latter case the patient
had not been discharged from hospital by the year's end. Another
patient whose home was adapted in 1968 died in hospital during the
year.
Three patients were having treatment in their own homes at the
end of the year.
REHOUSING ON MEDICAL GROUNDS
As in previous years my Department has continued to act as
adviser to the Housing Department where applicants have put forward
medical grounds in their claims for rehousing. As almost half the
cases require a visit from at least one and sometimes two or more
members of staff as well as enquiries to hospital or family doctor, it
will be seen from the statistics given below that this often difficult
task continues to require a considerable amount of time from the
staff of the Health Department.
Statistics
Total number of applications 316
Number recommended for rehousing 110
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