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Beckenham 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beckenham]

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REPORT OF THE DISTRICT OFFICER
The following report has been submitted by Mr. C. J. Moore,
District Officer, for which I express my thanks.
"The year under review has been one of steady if unspectacular
progress. No major developments have been introduced, but in
general there has been an increased demand for the various services
provided through this office. However, I would like to mention
two exceptions. Firstly, the number of applications which I
received for admission to Old People's Homes was lower than in
the previous year, and the number still waiting at the end of the
year was also lower. This I think is due to greater use being made
of the services which are provided for the elderly by various bodies
both voluntary and statutory. The second exception is the
continued downward trend in the number of patients suffering
from tuberculosis who seek assistance under the County Council's
care and after-care scheme. This is entirely due to the progress
made in recent years in the treatment and control of the disease.
A service which has shewn a marked expansion during the
year is the scheme for the welfare of the physically handicapped.
A number of disabled people have been assisted by adaptations
in their homes or by the provision of special equipment or appliances,
to lead a more independent life. Plans are in hand for the
further development of this scrvice."
REPORT OF HOME HELP ORGANISER
My thanks are due to Miss Hocking for the report on this
Service.
"During the year 1959, demands for this Service continued
to increase steadily. Approximately 300 cases per week received
assistance, and over 400 new cases were serviced during the year.
Fourteen families received assistance under the Family
Help Service.
All applications for Domestic Help Service should be made
to the District Organiser, 12, Beckenham Road, Beckenham."
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