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The three-year programme of capital works was prepared, and at the same
time, for the sake of efficiency in continuity, the ten-year plan was revised and
included the three-year programme of capital works. (See Table 29).
Some progress with current projects was made in 1968. Following the necessary
approval from the Ministry of Health, application was made to the Ministry of
Housing and Local Government for consent to the borrowing of the amounts
required for the capital works programmes for the construction, furniture and
equipment of the Hostel for Mentally Sub-Normal Children, Baker Street, and for
the Hertford Road Health Centre.
In addition, a site for a further health centre to replace the existing Green
Street Clinic was approved in the Old Road Redevelopment Area, as were also
sites for two hostels for mentally sub-normal adults in Montagu Road.
(See Statistical Table 29)
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 nursing home in the borough approved for the care of
27 mentally disturbed and chronic sick patients. The home has been regularly
inspected during the year and conditions have been found to be generally satisfactory.
Matters discussed with the proprietor included a re-assessment of fire precautions
following an inspection by a fire prevention officer. As a result of this review, all
outstanding matters were dealt with satisfactorily.
Maternity Homes
There are no maternity homes registered in the borough.
No private premises in the borough have been approved by the Secretary of
State for Health and Social Security as places for treatment for the termination of
pregnancy, under the Abortion Act, 1967. which came into operation on 27th
April, 1968.
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