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"Actually, owing to two deaths late in the year, we had 32
in residence at the end of the year, made up of 7 men and 25
women, including one married couple. Three were registered
blind persons.
"We have had three deaths actually in the Home, and two
deaths of residents in Nursing Homes during 1949. Our difficulties
are much increased by the total inability of the hospitals
to accept old people.
"All residents were taken to the seaside for a day, and two
Christmas parties were arranged for them. Throughout the year
entertainments were arranged, and averaged about two per
month.
"The standard charge is £2 12s. 6d. per week, but our
expenses have greatly increased as regards food and staff."
"Dunoran," Park Farm Road, Bickley.
The following report has been received from Dr. B. S.
Morton, Medical Superintendent to the Dunoran Home:—
"During 1949 Dunoran Home has continued to admit chronic
sick and dying patients, chiefly from the Bermondsey and Southwark
Hospital Group. There were 66 patients admitted during
the year.
"The Committee of the Brook Lane Medical Mission, Downham,
has bought and rented to the Bermondsey and Southwark
Hospital Management Committee a house in Sundridge Avenue
for use as a Nurses' Home. It is hoped that this will mean an
addition of at least five to the number of beds available at
Dunoran Home.
"The waiting list is long, and it is hoped that the opening
of a 'half-way house' at Bickley by the Bermondsey Medical
Mission, made possible by the help of King Edward's Hospital
Fund, may relieve the pressure on beds a little.
"During the year it has been possible to start occupational
therapy for the patients, and this has proved extremely helpful,
providing an interest as well as remedial activity. A microphone
connected with all the wards, enabling all to share in concerts,
services, etc., has contributed greatly towards the happiness of
the patients."
"Armstrong House," 1, Southlands Grove, Bickley.
This Home is run by the Save Our Souls Society, of 24, Ashburn
Place, London, S.W.7, and I am indebted to the Secretary
for the following report on the Home during 1949:—
"The average number accommodated during 1949 was 28
(17 men and 11 women). Eight residents left during the year,
and there were eight new admissions. All vacancies arising