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CONVALESCENCE
The Corporation accepts financial responsibility for convalescence
recommended by general practitioners. Each patient
recommended must have had a definite illness or accident and
must go to a recognised Convalescent Home. The Corporation recovers
part or all the cost according to the income of the
patient and in accordance with a definite assessment scale.
Certain patients may receive convalescent treatment free, including
Old Age Pensioners. Every effort is made to suit the
patient to the particular Home, as different Homes cater for
different age groups and different kinds of medical or surgical
condition.
During the year 42 cases were so dealt with, 25 women. 14
men and 3 children under 5 years. There were in addition, 5
cases where the patients cancelled their applications after the
arrangements had been made.
These figures do not include school children for whom
arrangements are made by the Education Committee.
HOME HELP SERVICE
This remained unchanged in scope and character, but for
the first time experienced difficulties in recruiting staff.
Plans were prepared for a scheme of formal in-service training.
As a first step the semi-basement of the clinic premises 47
St. James's Road a large 19th century house - was adapted to
simulate conditions the Home Helps are likely to meet. The introduction
of the scheme now awaits the appointment of a training
supervisor.
The usual details of work carried out during the year are
set out in the Appendix, page 110.