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Hillingdon 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hillingdon]
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46 Community Care
Details of admissions and discharges are:—
| Admitted | Rehoused by Hilling don | Discharged rehoused by other L.A. | Discharged to other address | To Mead House |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 11 | — | 19 | 8 |
| 12 including transfers | 9 | — | 3 | — |
At 31st December, 1967, the total number of persons in the Hostels was as follows:—
| 9 Men | 12 Women | 41 Children |
| 6 Men | 8 Women | 25 Children |
Altogether 137 enquiries were received from families who were homeless or about to become
homeless. The department was able to advise many of these families who eventually were able to solve
their own problems. The social welfare officer dealing with families at risk continued his efforts to
prevent evictions by giving intensive support in appropriate cases.
Throughout there was close liaison with the Housing Department and the other agencies concerned
with these families.
WELFARE OF THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
On 31st December, 1966, 562 permanently and substantially handicapped persons were on the
register maintained by this borough under Section 29 of the National Assistance Act, 1948. During the
year there were 154 new registrations, and 118 names were removed from the register, leaving 598
persons registered at 31st December, 1967. In addition to the above there are 98 people who are on the
register of deaf persons but who have no other disability.
Adaptations
In order to assist them to retain as much independence as possible, adaptations were carried out
in the homes of 48 handicapped persons at a total cost of £1,317 5s. 0d., of which £662 4s. 11d. was
recoverable by contributions from the handicapped persons. The adaptations included the installation
of handrails, the provision of ramps, widening of doorways, and alterations to bathrooms and toilets.
Aids
Aids were issued to 203 handicapped persons at a total cost of £674 14s. 6d. The Welfare Committee
decided that as from 1st October, 1967, no charge should be made for these aids, but that they
were to be issued on loan and returned when no longer required by the handicapped person.