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REPORT OF THE DISTRICT OFFICER
The District Officer, Mr. Moore, has submitted the following
report, for which I express my thanks:—
"There have been no spectacular developments in the work
of the District Office during the year under review, but there is
still a growing demand for the services provided. A pleasing
exception to this statement is the steady decline over the past few
years in the number of tubercular patients assisted under the
County Council's care and after care scheme. My figures for 1958
are only a little more than half those for 1955.
On the other hand, the number of applications for admission
to Homes for Old People showed a particularly marked increase
over the previous year, and while each year more places are
provided, and the number of admissions increases, it is not possible
yet to balance supply and demand. A system of priorities is
therefore operated to ensure that as far as is possible the vacancies
are allocated to those whose need is most urgent."
REPORT OF THE HOME HELP ORGANISER
1 have received the following information from Miss Hocking,
Home Help Organiser for this area, to whom I express my appreciation.
Domestic Help Service
All applications for the above service should be made to the
District Organiser, 12, Beckenham Road, Beckenham, Telephone No.
BEC 8986. Demands for this service continue to increase.
Family Help Service
All applications for this service should be received through the
Children's Officer. The service is provided to deal with the care of
young children in their own homes when the mother is temporarily
away from home.
Night Attendant Service
This service is for the care of aged sick in their own homes in
extreme emergencies. 4 cases were assisted in the year.
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