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In general the service continues to be provided as in previous
years, and all cases are visited as frequently as possible—a total of
1140 visits being made throughout the year.
Difficulty has been experienced in recruiting the number of home
helps required to give a complete service. There does not appear
to be any immediate answer to the problem.
Two new requests for help have been received from T.B. households
and those already receiving help are frequently visited and
assistance given in accordance with the recommendations of the
Chest Clinic.
The number of aged chronic sick continue to increase and forms
approximately 80 per cent of the patients receiving help. The amount
of help provided varies with the individual needs from two hours
per week for heavy cleaning to as much as twenty hours per week
which provides for meals and personal hygiene. Relations are encouraged
to help bedridden and aged patients in the evening and
week-ends.
The W.V.S. "Meals on Wheels" service continues to render invaluable
assistance providing meals on Wednesdays and Fridays
Liaison with the Child Care Officers, District Nurses, Health
Visitors and Hospital Almoners is maintained.
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