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Havering 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]
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SERVICES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Table No. 26 shows the number on register as at 31.12.65.
| Category & Sex | Under 16 yrs. | 16-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65 + | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | |||||
| 1 | 1 | |||||
| – | 1 | – | ||||
| – | 1 | |||||
| — | ||||||
In spite of repeated advertisements, we were unable to obtain
a suitably-qualified person to fill the post of Welfare Officer for
the deaf and dumb, but it was possible to help people on the Deaf
Register inherited from Essex County Council in a number of ways.
The Principal Welfare Officer attended meetings of the Romford
Deaf Club, run by the Royal Association for the Deaf and Dumb,
and made sure that members were aware of general departmental
facilities. Also, an interpreter for special needs was provided
through the Royal Association for the Deaf and Dumb, and help
was given to several people in this way. The Register was checked
and brought up to date with their help.
The local Hard of Hearing Group, another active and welfare
club, was also in touch with the Department's welfare facilities
directly through the Principal Welfare Officer, and a number of
welfare visits were carried out by social welfare officers.
CARE OF THE ELDERLY
The population over 65 years of age in the London Borough
of Havering is approximately 20,000, including 6,000 over 75, of
whom approximately 2,000 are housebound. By 1976 the estimated
elderly population will be 22,000.
The services for the elderly should be developed with as little
division as possible between community and residential care, the
aim being to enable elderly persons to remain in their own homes
as long as possible.
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