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Welfare Officer on reaching his retiring age promptly decided
that he was far too young to end his career and is continuing
to work for us in a part time capacity. Mr. J. F. Norris, Senior
Mental Welfare Officer went to Cardiff on the one year C.S.W.
course. Miss J. E. Scrlven and Mrs. L. Brookes were seconded
to the Diploma Course for teacher of mentally handicapped
children.
goodwlll Club
This has continued its useful work at Scrafton Road Day
Centre. Attendances have been approximately the same as in
the past year. An annual outing was arranged attended by 24
patients and a Christmas social was held.
Madeira Grove
Clinic
This has continued its Tuesday morning play group for
mentally handicapped children under the auspices of its Health
Visitors, and remains a boon to mothers.
Other Items
Junior Training
Centre
Physical education began in September for approximately
20 trainees at the Centre Youth Club Gymnasium.
Adult Training
Centre
Football sessions for trainees began in October for approximately
1 session in three weeks; matches are being played
with the neighbouring boroughs' training centres. Swimming
sessions began in September for approximately 10 trainees, at
the Seven Kings Bath. Regular medical examinations have
been carried out on one session each week.
Holidays
St. Mary's Bay
Holiday Camp
59 trainees from both Junior and Adult Training Centres
attended this for a period of one week — lst-8th September.
Outings
Trainees attending both Junior and Adult Training Centres
were taken on two outings during the year. Christmas parties
were also held for both centres.
Statistical Items
Hospital Admissions
(Mentally
Handicapped)
During the year 5 males and 4 females were admitted and
and 6 children are on the waiting list.
Hostel Admissions
(Mentally Handicapped)
Nil
Hospital Admissions
(Mentally
III)
The number of hospital admissions during the year was 222;
136 under order, 86 informally and 110 on extended admission
orders.