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REPORT ON THE WELFARE SERVICES
F.J.Meacock, M.I.S.W., Chief Welfare Officer
Introduction
It is with some pride and pleasure, but not without regret,
that I present this report upon the welfare services of the borough
for the year 1970. This will be my last report as Chief Welfare
Officer, a Director of Social Services having now been appointed to
take over and combine the future development of welfare, children's
and mental welfare services, and the office of Chief Welfare Officer
will cease to exist. The work has been a challenge in difficult
circumstances and I would like to say a sincere "thank you" to all
members of the staff who have played their part towards the
furtherance and improvement of the welfare services.
WELFARE OF THE ELDERLY
The demand for services for the elderly has continued to
increase during the year under review and because of the lack of places
in old people's homes the supportive domiciliary services have been
considerably under pressure to provide the help for the elderly who
were continuing to live in their own homes.
So whilst there has been some improvement in the number of
Part III beds available, the application from the ever increasing
number of elderly people becoming known to the department has
outnumbered the additional facilities provided.
Homes for the Elderly
The following residential establishments for accommodation
of elderly people were administered by the department throughout the
year:
Establishments
12/14 Langley Avenue,
Surbiton
26 Langley Avenue,
Surbiton
Number of Residents
48 women
27 women