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WELFARE OF PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
On 1st April, 1965, 485 persons who were permanently and substantially handicapped were on
the Register maintained by this Borough under Section 29 of the National Assistance Act.
During the period to 31st December, 1965, there were 92 new registrations and 52 names
removed leaving 525 persons registered at 31st December, 1965.
Adaptations
In order to assist them in their daily living, adaptations were carried out in the homes of 16
handicapped persons at a total cost of £314 17s. 3d. The adaptations were usually the installation
of handrails and the provision of ramps.
Aids
Aids were issued to 87 persons at a total cost of £263 16s. 1d.
Work Centre
The Work Centre for handicapped persons at The Lynch, Uxbridge, provides an opportunity
for 40 handicapped persons to work for 3 hours a day for five days a week, carrying out work which
is provided by local industry. Transport is provided by the Council and by one of the firms providing
work. Some of the handicapped persons use public transport and others travel in their invalid
cars.
Those who are in receipt of sickness benefit have their earnings limited to 39/1 1d. per week but
the attendance at the work centre is considered to be of considerable therapeutic value.
Handcraft Classes
Handcraft Classes for handicapped persons are held in Uxbridge, Hayes and Eastcote each
week in conjunction with the British Red Cross Society. The Council assists with transport.
Thirty-six people attend the class at Eastcote, 33 the Uxbridge class and 19 the Hayes class.
Choral Class
There is no choral class for the handicapped held in the Borough but 19 persons from
Hillingdon attend a choral class in Greenford and transport is provided.
Holidays
Holidays were arranged for 53 handicapped persons. The majority of these were at boarding
houses on the coast where special facilities were available. The British Red Cross Society provided
escorts and helpers.
Car Badges
Special badges were issued to 26 handicapped persons who drive Invalid Cars or adapted
vehicles. These badges are easily identifiable and enable the police to assist the handicapped persons
to park their vehicles.
Visits
Nine hundred and forty domiciliary visits were made to handicapped persons by Social Workers
during the period 1st April, 1965, to 31st December, 1965.
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