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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Kingston upon Thames 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Short Stay Accommodation
The demands for this facility have continued and in addition to the permanent admissions, 56 elderly persons were admitted for holiday or short stay periods.
| 1968 | 1969 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Men | Women | |
| Homes administered by the borough | 12 | 30 | 4 | 15 |
| Voluntary old people's homes | 2 | 16 | 5 | 14 |
| Voluntary homes for the handicapped | 12 | 7 | 11 | |
| 26 | 81 | 16 | 40 | |
New Accommodation - Amy Woodgate House
Last year i was optimistic in reporting that the new home
for the elderly in the grounds of Coombe Oak, Warren Road, Kingston
Hill, was making good progress and that there was a good prospect of
it coming into use some time in September/October 1969. Unfortunately
delays occurred and it is not expected to open until May/June 1970.
The Health and Welfare Committee decided in January 1969 to
name this home "Amy Woodgate House" in recognition of the very eminent
service rendered over a considerable number of years to elderly people
in the borough by the late Mrs. Amy Woodgate.
Waratah. Sanderstead
This small home for twenty residents remained closed throughout
the year, the internal structural alterations taking longer to
carry out than was estimated. It is hoped that this home will reopen
in February 1970.
Staff
Recruitment of staff for the residential homes has been a
continuing problem throughout the year and all the homes were without
some staff for various periods. This has placed an additional
responsibility and strain on the Matrons.