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during the year and has remained full through
out. Miss Hassal who has proved to be an
outstanding matron is unfortunately leaving
in the near future for personal reasons,
During August when the children normally
in residence were on holiday a period of two
weeks short term care was arranged for twelve
other children whose parents needed a break..
The regular staff was augmented by student
teachers seconded from Chiswick polytechnic
and volunteers. The children enjoyed this
period and the outings to the seaside,zoo and
other places of interest which were organised
for them.
Wood Lane Hostel
The hostel is serving a most useful purpose
There can be no doubt that if cases that are
suitable for community care are to be kept
out of hospital further provision will be
necessary in the near future the need might
best be met by a series of satellite houses
within a reasonable distance of Wood Lane
and Acton Lodge.

Miss 3aunders,deputy warden was appointed on
6th December when Mrs Farey left, Mr L Knight
was appointed to the post of assistant warden
in January
With the help of voluntary organisations the
residents are becoming increasingly involved in
activities in the community A local branch of
the Gateway club has attracted full membership
from the residents and the weekly club night at
Brentford youth centre is well attended A
camping holiday in the Lake District was
arranged for four bovs with the minimum of
supervision and proved to be so successful
that arrangements are being made to extend this
next year,
A variety of events were arranged to encourage
local residents to visit the hostel and each
function was well supported.
Suitable employment was found for a number
of residents and only one girl was unable to
retain the employment found and had to return to
an adult training centre
Orchard Hostel Bedfont
It is encouraging to note that this hostel has
been accepted verv well into the local community
and has been befriended by a group of Feltham
residents who are giving help and support to the
hostel. It is clear that in addition to this medium
term recuperation type of hostel there is a need
for a more basic and possibly unstaffed hostel
more suited to chronically ill patients which
could be regarded by them as home and in which
thev would stay for manv years
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