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Merton 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]
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The table below gives details of the number of attendances at the Special Care Unit during the year:—
| Merton | Sutton | Wands'th | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of children attending on 1.1.66 | 8 | 5 | — | 13 |
| No. of children attending on 31.12.66 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 16 |
| No. of attendances made during year | 953 | 517 | 50 | 1,520 |
3. Junior Training Centre
In May of this year 14 Merton children in the age group 9-16
years were withdrawn from the Intermediate Training Centre at Sutton,
and 14 Sutton children in this age group were transferred from the
Merton Junior Training Centre to their own Centre at Sutton. This
will ensure that all Merton children have continuity of observation and
training up to the age of 16 years, in Merton's own Centre.
The table below gives details of the attendances at the Junior Training Centre during the year:—
| Merton | Sutton | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of children in attendance on 1.1.66 | 24 | 38 | 62 |
| No. of children in attendance on 31.12.66 | 40 | 17 | 57 |
| No. of attendances made | 3,681 | 3,851 | 7,532 |
The attendances at the Special Care Unit and the Junior Training
Centre fell, compared with 1965. This was accounted for by the
fact that the premises were closed for one month on account of an
outbreak of sonne dysentery.
4. Adult Training Centre
At the end of the year 26 males and 20 females were receiving training either at Surrey County Council's Centre at Banstead or at the Manor Hospital Day Centre at the Manor Hospital, Epsom. Details are given below:—
| Males | Females | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. attending Banstead Centre | 22 | 11 | 33 |
| No. attending Manor Hospital | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| Total No. receiving training | 26 | 20 | 46 |
The process of transfer from the Banstead Centre to the Manor
Hospital Centre is to be completed during the early part of 1967.
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