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sibilities and maintain a more stable existence with the realisation that
payment of rent is a first priority.
Families who are closely involved with a social worker number 39,
in addition to those already in temporary accommodation, which numbered
13 families in 15 units of accommodation by the end of the year.
In January 11 families were in hostel accommodation and during the
year 4 were transferred to intermediate accommodation, 5 were rehoused
and 2 found alternative accommodation.
Accommodation
Two additional units of intermediate accommodation were acquired
during the year.
Table I gives the details of the 81 applications received for temporary
accommodation during the year and table 2 an analysis of the causes and
solutions.

Close liaison has always been maintained with other departments of
the Borough and with Government Departments as well as voluntary
agencies. It is worth noting that the Mayor's Charity Fund was instrumental
in relieving distress on 38 cases referred to the Welfare section. These
could not have obtained such financial help from any other source.
One important development during the year was the transfer to the
Welfare section of the work centres for the elderly, formerly administered
by the Harrow Old People's (Voluntary) Committee. There are three such
centres operating within the Borough and transport is provided for those
unable to travel by public transport. The work provided is of a light
sedentary nature and all money earned is shared amongst the workers.
This is an important and well supported service. Another service for the
elderly which is in great demand and only limited by the financial resources
available is the annual holiday which was attended by 75 persons in 1969.
The success of this holiday is due in no small part to the help freely given
by voluntary helpers who take charge of the party and assist generally.