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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 1963 saw the opening of Kingswood House at
Shortlands. This is a new residential establishment provided under
Part III of the National Assistance Act, 1948, and caters for elderly
people who have a substantial disability. It is a purpose-built
home, and in its design the needs of those for whose use it is
intended have been borne constantly in mind. The home accommodates
57 residents, both men and women, and is a further
contribution towards ensuring that our local people are as far as
possible accommodated in their own district.
I understand that several Councillors have already visited
Kingswood House and the matron is always willing to show it to
any others who may be interested.
During 1963 there were 121 applications in this district for
admission to Old People's Homes. Of these 50 were admitted to
suitable homes, either County or voluntary, in four cases the
person's condition deteriorated and they were admitted to long-stay
hospital care, seven died before admission, and in 21 cases for
various reasons the application was subsequently withdrawn.
There was also a marked increase in the number of people
suffering from mental disorder who were referred to community
care, and also a steady increase in the number of requests for
various aids for the physically handicapped."
REPORT OF HOME HELP ORGANISER
My thanks are due to Miss Hocking for the report on this service
for the Beckenham and Penge area.
"1963 has brought forth a still greater demand for help in
the home.
Approximately 425 cases per week received assistance and
over 600 new cases were given service during the year.
Sixteen families were given service under the Family Care
Service but no family received help under the Family Welfare
Service.
One old person was given Evening attention until admission
to hospital.
All applications for Domestic Help Service should be made
to the District Organiser, 12, Beckenham Road, Beckenham."
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