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Merton 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]
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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 1.1.68 | 42 | 8 | 50 |
| No. of children in attendance on 31.12.68 | 45 | 4 | 49 |
| No. of attendances made | 7,409 | 868 | 8,277 |
Adult Training Centre
The major facility used by the Borough for Adult Day Training
is centred on the Adult Day Training Centre at the Manor Hospital.
However, work has commenced on a 100-120 place Senior Training
Centre in Wandle Way, Mitcham, and it is hoped that this new
purpose-built unit will be in operation by the autumn of next year.
In die course of the present year, however, the Adult Day Training
Centre at the Manor Hospital was rehoused in the purpose-built
Workshop Block, with special adaptations.
The table below gives details of those attending the Training Centre at the Manor Hospital:—
| On register at 31.12.68 | Males | Females | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. attending Manor Hospital | 24 | 18 | 42 |
SHORT-TERM CARE
During the year, the Authority provided periods of short-term
care in 28 cases, compared with 24 cases in 1967. This is an illustration
of the increased demand made for the facilities when their availability
is known to those families in need.
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