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treatment for residential accommodation at Collier Lodge. She
was a capable lady who, because of her illness, had had to give
up training for a career. Her illness was associated with family
matters, and the need for a period away from home was urgent.
Her stay at Collier Lodge has given her a chance to recover
from the illness, and she has now resumed her training course”.
Collier Lodge is a 26 bed residential unit offering short
stay accommodation for those who have been psychiatrically
ill. The Unit is designed to help the resident to be as selfsupporting
as possible. The majority of those accommodated
at Collier Lodge are in full-time employment, and with appropriate
assistance from psychiatrist, social work and residential staff,
the resident is gradually able to rejoin society on an equal
footing. The Unit is shared by neighbouring Authorities on a
fee-paying basis, and for the year ending 31.12.68, there were
19 admissions and 11 discharges, a total of 21 remaining at the
end of the year. In spite of supportive help a resident may suffer
a relapse, and need further help in hospital. There is provision
for this as the Unit works in full co-operation with the local
psychiatric hospital. Monthly case discussions between Dr.
Vincenzi the Borough Consultant Psychiatrist, a Warley Hospital
Psychiatrist, resident and social work staff continue, and
fortnightly group meetings with residents and social work staff
are held. A new innovation this year was the setting up of an
entertainments committee organised by the residents.
In addition to the assistance offered by the Warden and his
staff, a resident has a social worker from whom she or he may
seek additional help and advice.
It is hoped to develop the “bridge” aspect of the community
mental health work by enlisting the help of a small group of
land-ladies taking residents from Collier Lodge. In return a
social worker-pontact would be available, and re-admission to
Collier Lodge arranged if necessary.
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