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As I have already stated, the care of the aged is mainly the
concern of the local health authority, by way of its Health
Visiting, Home Nursing and Home Help services. None the
less, the Borough Council has a responsibility in regard to
premises and accommodation, as well as the moral, if not legal,
responsibility of taking all possible steps to secure and safeguard
the well-being of the community and the individuals who make
up that community. Because of this, I have brought these facts
to the notice of the Public Health Committee.
It is also a fact that local publicity is likely to have a much
better effect if it is organised by the local Public Health Department,
rather than by the Area Health Office. I therefore propose
to see that any material offered to the local newspapers carries
the signature "Medical Officer of Health At the moment, I
do not visualise the need for such publicity, although the matter
will be kept in mind.
Finally, I suggested in my circular letter addressed to local
welfare organisations that it might be wise to think around the
possibility of forming some sort of "clearing house" in Southgate.
The idea of this "clearinghouse" would be a Committee
in which it would be possible to exchange full information relating
to old people, and to ensure that all bodies able ,to help were
fully aware of existing needs. Should anything come of this
suggestion, I will let the Committee know.
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