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The entire programme of events was a notable success. For tfre course itself.,
invitations were extended to the staffs of neighbouring authorities and of the various
agency bodies which participate in the maternity and child welfare services of the Borough:
the average attendance for the four sessions exceeded 33. The public meeting attracted an
audience of more than 25O.
The talks themselves were most enjoyable and instructive and were greatly welcomed
by all who heard them. Our grateful thanks are due to the Central Council for Health
Education and to their officers who so ably illuminated this difficult but important
subject,
SECTION 29: DOMESTIC HELP*
Statistics relating to the work of this service during the year are set out below:General
Sickness:
No. of applicants 443
No. cancelled, withdrawn or refused 73
Total new applicants during 1950 370
No. of recipients on books at end of 1949 210
Total number of persons receiving home help during 1950 580
Ages of applicants to whom Home Help was supplied:-
Under 50 76 = 20.5#
Between 50/59 - 35 = 9.5#
Between 60/o9 5^ = 14.6#
Between 70/79 - 12^ = 33.5#
Between 80/89 76 = 20.5#
Between 90/99 - 5 = 1,4#
370 100.00#
Cases assessed to pay 138
Cases free 232
Male applicants 62
Female applicants 308
Average hours per case per week 10
Total number of hours worked by Home Helps approx.) 136-520
(On the basis of a full-time Home Help working
4-7 hours per week, this is equivalent to the work
of 53 full-time Home Helps throughout the year).
Number of Home Helpss-
Permanent full-time Home Helps employed on 31st December, 1949 - 12
Permanent full-time Home Helps employed on 31st December* 1950 - 11
Part-time Home Helps employed at 31st December, 1950 ~ 77
Average hours worked per week per part-time Home Help - 25.63
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