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Welfare Department.
This service is concerned with the welfare ofs-
1„ Aged persons.
2. Physically and mentally infirm,
3. Blind and partially sighted,
4. Deaf and dumb.
5. Epileptic and crippled persons,
6. The provision of temporary accommodation for persons in
need thereof.
The address of the Welfare Officer for the Borough is 35, Coombe
Road, Kingston-upon-Thames (Kingston 4402)„
In addition, the Surrey County Council implement a scheme for
the provision of welfare services for handicapped persons under the
National Assistance Act, 1948, other than for blind, partially
sighted and deaf and dumb. The voluntary Association for Surrey Disabled
acts as the Council's agents, but certain services are,
however, provided by the Council direct. They are as follows;-
A. Occupational therapy.
B. Training and Rehabilitation.
C. Hostel accommodation and workshop facilities.
D. Adaptations to Homes - In approved cases the Council will
assist handicapped persons in arranging for the carrying out
of works of adaptation in their homes for their greater comfort
and convenience.
Further particulars are obtainable from the Handicapped Persons
Section, County Health Department, County Hall, Kingston-upon-Thames,
(Kingston 1050, Ext. 324.)6