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needs, remembering the amenities and social services necessary
to counterbalance the loss of security and disturbance of
emotions in making a move from homes in which they are deeply
rooted.
The "Aged".
In spite of all that is done, for the welfare of the
people who are becoming aged and infirm, by the statutory
bodies and by voluntary organizations in the Royal Borough of
Kingsten-upen-Thames and the neighbouring districts of
Surbiton, Malden, Esher, there are still those who, having
outlived most, of their relatives and friends, have become
unable to help themselves, unco-operative, and have fallen
into a decline These require to maintain them extraordinary
services beyend those available.
It is not possible nor is it right in every such case to
put them into hospital.
Extraordinary and heavy demands are made on official
and unofficial resources to meet these desperate situations
when they are revealed. I acknowledge most gratefully the
splendid humanitarin self-saerificing efforts made in
personal service toward the relief of such cases. I am confident
that when faced with such problems to solve on behalf
of anyone who has come to their latter days, I will continue
to find persons willing to help them live out their time in.
befitting decency and comfort.
I gladly record my thanks for the support and encouragement
to me in my work, to The Worshipful The Mayor, Aldermen
and Councillors. I specially record my appreciation of the
understanding and help given by the Chairman of the Public
Health Committee at all times to the Department® I also
acknowledge my gratitude for the hard work and loyal support
of the staff of the Public Health Department, and the unfailing
co-operation and advice of my fellow Chief Officers.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient Servant,
J.W. STARKEY.
Medical Officer of Health.