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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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In Netherne and Cane Hill Hospitals, Mental Welfare Officers were concerned with 45 Section 25 procedures, 33 Section 26 procedures, and 15 Section 29 procedures.
| 1967 | 1968 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Informal Admissions | 72 | 95 | i.e. rise of 32% |
| Emergency admissions S.29 | 184 | 191 | i.e. rise of 4% |
| Investigated but not admitted | 53 | 73 | i.e. rise of 38% |
| Total admissions under Sectionis | 329 | 353 | i.e. rise of 7.3% |
| Total cases dealt with | 454 | 521 | i.e. rise of 14.8% |
Guardianship
During 1968 the Guardianship of one patient under the Local Health
Authority lapsed, and the total number under Guardianship was thus reduced
to 18.
Training Centres
(i) Junior Training Centre
Coldharbour House continued in use during the best part of the year,
but on the 18th November the new building came into use under the name
of Coldharbour School. In the ensuing year admissions will bring the
numbers attending to 108.
Residential Care
(i) Temporary Care
In 51 instances short term care for patients was made through the
hospital service, and convalescent holidays were arranged for 21 patients
during the year.
Temporary residential care for patients recovering from mental illness
continues to be provided through the Mental After Care Association's
hostel in Croydon.
(ii) Long Term Care
(a) Boarding Out Scheme
During 1968 32 patients were found lodgings through the Scheme, 11
less than in the previous year. Of these 21 were still in lodgings at the end
of tie year, 8 had moved on to other accommodation and 3 had been readmitted
to hospital.
Again tribute must be paid to the landladies who participate in the
scheme and make it such a successful aid to the rehabilitation of patients.
(b) Group Homes
The 4 small group homes already established continue to run smoothly
and provide accommodation for 25 residents.