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Waltham Forest 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Waltham Forest]
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5 Other services for the handicapped
(a) Roberts Hall Occupation Centre
Attendances during the year were 7,593 out of a possible 10,623
Number on roll at 31st December, 1966 - 84
(b) Rehabilitation
Blind persons sent on course - Nil
Other handicapped persons sent - Nil
(c) Sheltered Workshops
Blind persons in sheltered workshops - 5
Other handicapped persons in sheltered workshops - Nil
(d) Homeworkers
Number of blind workers supplemented by the authority - 7
Number of blind persons sent on training - 1
(e) Adaptation of Premises
Adaptations ordered in 1966 - 34
Nature of adaptations
Handrails 19
Provision of garden path 1
Stairlifts 1
Garages 5
Ramps 2
Installation of charging plugs in garages 2
Pulley strings 1
Alterations to balcony 1
Receptacle for milk bottles 1
Alterations to interior of house 1
(f) Aids for Handicapped Persons
Aids issued in 1966 - 224 (see table)
(g) Holidays for Handicapped Persons
For the blind - 40
For others - 146
Personal helpers (both categories) - 38
(h) Disabled Drivers
Car badges issued - 28
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