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Hillingdon 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hillingdon]
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Community Care
Waiting List
Details of aged persons awaiting admission to the Council's residential Homes on 31st December, 1968, are as follows:—
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon Borough Residents | 10 | 33 | 43 |
| Residents in other Authority Areas | 2 | 21 | 23 |
Short Stay Admissions
The demand for temporary admission to Welfare Homes increased during the year, and altogether
119 aged persons were admitted for short periods, as against 89 in 1967. The admissions were arranged
mainly to allow relatives to have a rest or holiday, but also to deal with emergencies such as the
sudden illness of a relative. During the peak holiday period 24 beds in the Homes are reserved for
these temporary residents.
Homes Administered by Voluntary Organisations
In 1968, there were three 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.
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 including Voluntary Organisation Homes, at 31st December, 1968, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 16 | 23 | 81 | 253 | 164 | 498 | 525 |