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Havering 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]
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Admissions to Hospitals
| Year ending 31.12.67 | Year ending 31.12.66 | |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Act, 1959 | Section 25 = 20 | 19 |
| ,, | Section 26 = 3 | 6 |
| ,, | Section 29 = 98 | 107 |
| ,, | Section 60 = — | 3 |
| ,, | Informal = 30 | 53 |
| Total 151 | 188 |
The total number of admissions from the Borough to Warley
Hospital during 1967 was approximately 635.
Mental Subnormality
In October 1967 a twelve-months in-service training programme
began for the trainees attached to the Junior Training Centre. As
a number of lectures and seminars was of general interest, all
staff of both Centres were invited to attend and though the
programme is still continuing, it is apparent that discussions
are useful and lead to better understanding of the work with
mentally handicapped. The Assistant Wardens from Westmarsh
Lodge Hostel have also taken part in this in-service training
programme.
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to prevention of hospitalisation and a further breakdown.
(f) The Thursday Club
This Social Club which meets once a week at the Belford
Centre, has been providing opportunities for social contact to the
unattached and isolated as well as to those who attend with
their partners or friends. A social worker from Warley Hospital
attends regularly and the majority of referrals come from Warley
Hospital.
In March 1967, a most successful social evening was held
at Collier Lodge Hostel, attended by hostel residents, members
of Ardliegh Green Group and the members of the Thursday Club
who Qrganised the venture.