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Other cases were dealt with as follows:-
5 old people were admitted to Queen's Hospital.
1 was admitted to Croydon General Hospital, but was transferred
to Queen's Hospital, where she died later.
2 were admitted to Mayday Hospital, but one was later
transferred to Warlingham Park.
One old lady, almost totally blind, deaf and who was living
alone, was nevertheless remarkably agile. She had some private
means and was eventually persuaded to enter a Nursing Home,
where she has recently celebrated her 101st birthday.
One was admitted to a Corporation Old People's Home and one
died.
14 remained in their own homes supported by domiciliary
services.
EPILEPTICS
Reference is made in the School Health section regarding
number of cases known to the department. In addition the Chief
Welfare Officer informs me that 40 adult cases are registered
with his Department, 11 of whom are in special Homes.