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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
Hillingdon 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hillingdon]
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Community Care 45
Homes Administered by Voluntary Organisations
In 1967 there were four Homes for the Elderly in the Borough which were administered by Voluntary
Organisations. They were:—
Brackenbridge House, Ruislip. Ruislip and Northwood Aged
People's Housing Society.
Elmfield, Fairfield Road, Uxbridge. British Red Cross Society.
Denefield, Dene Road, Northwood. British Red Cross Society.
Denville Hall, Ducks Hill Road, Northwood. The Actors' Charitable Trust.
Private Homes for the Aged
There are four privately run Homes for the Aged in the borough. These are registered under
Section 37 of the National Assistance Act, and are subject to inspection by a Senior Medical Officer
of the department.
Number of persons in Residential Accommodation at 31st December, 1967, in Various Age Groups
| Under 30 | 30-49 | 50-64 | Total Under 65 | 65-74 | 75-84 | 85 or over | Total 65 or over | All Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 17 | 24 | 66 | 251 | 139 | 456 | 480 |
Number of Persons in Residential Accommodation at 31st December, 1967, Summarised According to Major Handicap
| Blind | Deaf | Epileptic | Physically Handicapped | Mentally Handicapped | Other Persons | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 65 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 24 | ||
| 65 and over | 35 | 17 | — | 50 | 352 | 456 |
Old People's Workshop
Although the number attending the Council's Old People's Workshop at West Drayton has not
increased as had been hoped, the 20 people who do attend carry out work, which is provided by local
industry, and also enjoy the social contact and happy atmosphere which is found at the centre.
HOMELESS FAMILIES
The Council has two hostels for homeless families, Highgrove House at Eastcote and Mead House
at Hayes, the latter being a rehabilitation hostel where specialised instruction is given.
Highgrove House has accommodation for 15 families, and Mead House for nine families. During
1967 43 families were admitted to temporary accommodation.