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Kingston upon Thames 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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The following residential establishments for the accommodation of elderly persons were being administered by the department throughout the year:
| Establishment | No. of Residents |
|---|---|
| 12/14 Langley Avenue, Surbiton | 48 women |
| 26 Langley Avenue, Surbiton | 27 women |
| Fircroft, 96 Ditton Road, Surbiton | 26 men |
| Fairlawn, Warren Road, Kingston Hill | 31 women |
| Coombe Oak, Warren Road, Kingston Hill | 33 women |
| Waratah, Sanderstead Road, Sanderstead | 20 mixed |
| Total | 185 |
In addition, 38 beds at Kingsmead, Richmond, are allocated
to the Borough Council, but it is anticipated that the Ministry will
call for the closure of this establishment in the near future.
Waiting List
On 1st January 1967, 21 men and 69 women were awaiting
admission to residential accommodation.
Admissions
The following admissions were made during the year:
| 1967 | 1966 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Men | Women | |
| (a) Homes administered by the borough | 20 | 31 | 25 | 50 |
| (b) Other local authority homes | 3 | 10 | 6 | 12 |
| (c) Voluntary homes | 5 | 4 | 5 | |
| 28 | 46 | 35 | 67 | |
Of these admissions during the year, 7 men and 13 women were
on the waiting list prior to 1st January 1967.
It will be seen that a reasonable number of admissions have
been effected, but not so many as during 1966. Other welfare authorities
have assisted by accommodating some of the emergency admissions. The
numbers on the waiting list have increased, there being 25 men and 77
women on the waiting list at 31st December 1967.