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NURSING HOMES
Local health authorities have a duty under Part VI of the Public Health Act,
1936, the Nursing Homes Act, 1963, and the Mental Health Act, 1959, and
regulations made under the latter two Acts, to register and inspect nursing homes
established in their areas.
General Nursing Homes
One nursing home, approved for the care of 100 general patients of both sexes,
is registered by the Council. It has been inspected regularly and conditions have
been found to be generally satisfactory.
Mental Nursing Homes
There is one registered mental nursing home in the Borough approved for the
care of 26 chronic sick and mentally disturbed patients. The home has been
regularly inspected during the year and conditions have been found to be generally
satisfactory.
Maternity Homes
There are no maternity homes registered in the Borough.
CERTIFICATION OF BLINDNESS AND PARTIAL SIGHT
Standards of examination and certifications on Form B.D.8 of applicants for
admission to the Register of the Blind or the Register of the Partially-Sighted maintained
by local authorities under Section 29 of the National Assistance Act, 1948,
are in accordance with the Council's approved scheme.
Ninety-five reports on Form B.D.8 were received in respect of cases dealt with
under the scheme for the registration of blind and partially-sighted perons.
The Chief Welfare Officer arranges for home teachers for the blind to visit
all registered persons and follow up on the treatment and advice recommended by
the ophthalmic surgeons.
(See Statistical Table 29.)
REMOVAL TO SUITABLE PREMISES OF PERSONS
IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION
Provision is made under Section 47 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, as
amended by the National Assistance (Amendment) Act, 1951, for securing the
necessary care and attention in suitable hospital or other place (e.g. residential
accommodation provided under Part III of the Act) for persons who:—
(a) are suffering from grave chronic disease or, being aged, infirm or physically
incapacitated, are living in insanitary conditions; and
(b) are unable to devote to themselves, and are not receiving from other
persons, proper care and attention.
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