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The Authority also operate the Foundation's Area Welfare Grant
Scheme under which extra comforts may be supplied to a cancer
patient at the expense of the Marie Curie Foundation.
Incontinence Pads
These pads are supplied to patients free of charge at the request
of either the general practitioner or district nurse in attendance.
With the number of elderly persons increasing and living longer, the
demand has continued to rise. Patients who use these pads are provided
with tarred paper containers. Soiled pads can then be sealed
in these bags and collected for disposal by the refuse collection
service.
Incontinent Laundry Service
In conjunction with a neighbouring authority a collection and
delivery service of draw sheets is arranged, twice weekly, to patients
where the district nurse advises this. It is a growing and much appreciated
service.
DOMESTIC HELP SERVICE
Staff
As at 31st December, 1970, the staff consisted of: —
1 Home Help Organiser.
1 Senior Assistant Home Help Organiser.
2 Assistant Home Help Organisers.
3 Clerks.
221 Part-time Home Helps.
8 Neighbourly Helps.
Organisation
Recruitment was more successful than in the previous year, 101
home helps were engaged, 40 more than in 1969. 77 home helps
left the service during the year for various reasons.
The improved recruitment was mainly due to an article in the
local press on the shortage of home helps.
Training Course
The In-Service Training Courses were continued at intervals
throughout the year for the new recruits. They proved a success and
lively discussions took place after each speaker had delivered a talk.
Neighbourly Help Scheme
Three neighbourly helps were recruited during the year—a
small and disappointing number.
The home helps enjoyed their annual ' get togetherthere was
a good attendance and full participation. The Medical Officer of
Health and the Director of Social Services Designate joined the home
helps to make this function a great success.
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