View report page

75
Organised Holidays
As foreshadowed in last year's report, 17 trainees took part
in the two weeks' holiday organised by the Inner London
Boroughs. 4 members of our staff (2 each week) accompanied
the "children". This time the weather was excellent and the
holidays greatly appreciated by the trainees. Their families were
also most appreciative, since for many of them, this afforded the
only opportunity to relax from the constant care given to their
handicapped member.
NEW ADULT INDUSTRIAL/TRAINING CENTRE
"ASTLEY". BROMLEY COMMON
(120 places)
The senior officers of the section continued to work towards
the above project. The usual frequent discussions and consultations
have taken place with the Borough Architect to ensure the
most economical use of land and financial resources while at the
same time providing for every need of the service. It has been
our experience, shared by other authorities, that particularly for
special projects time spent on preparation and planning is more
than justified by results. According to schedule, the centre will
open in September, 1971.
DAY CENTRE
STEMBRIDGE HALL, 9a STEMBR1DGE ROAD,
PENGE, S.E.20
Supervisor: Mr. S. J. Hall
Deputy Supervisor: Mr. R. J. Harris
1969 was the second full year of this Day Centre.
Many of the developments envisaged in 1968 were implemented.
(a) Financial Incentive for Members.
The incentive payment system mentioned in last year's report
has proved to be a great success. This method of calculating
payment is liked by the members and gives an accurate
assessment of progress.
(b) The Provision of a Van and Driver.
This new facility has taken the pressure of collecting and
delivering work away from the staff. Subsequently, more
time has been given to the staff in which to organise and
present a more varied work programme.