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It is likely that we shall drop, next year, the annual week's Camp
for the mentally handicapped. It throws an excessive burden on already
hardworking staff, who provide a very full programme in term time, including
outings and special treats. Temporary care will, of course,
continue to be offered where needed. We are considering the possibility
of taking small groups of adult trainees on more educational holidays,
on something like 'Boy Scout' lines.
Fullwell
Cross
Rehabilitation
Centre
Work on our Fullwell Cross Rehabilitation Centre, which is to serve
as an Advanced Training Unit for physically handicapped and mentally
ill patients with suitable potentialities, is due to start next Spring.
We should like to have, at an early date, a Unit serving as o
Sheltered Workshop for mixed categories, since there is room for something
between 'occupation' and intensive training for open employment
for quite an appreciable number of people who would otherwise deteriorate
through loss of self-respect and boredom.
Staff
The following staff joined the Mental Health Service in the course
of the year:-
Mr. K.Y(.R. Crane, D.M.H. as Assistant Principal Mental Health Social Worker.
Miss J.^. Bray, B.AJLond.) as Mental Health Social Worker.
Miss A.J. Boughton, B.Sc., as Mental Health Social Worker.
Mr. W.M. Leslie as Warden of Abury House Hostel for the Mentally III.
fMr. A. E. Kent, Mental Welfare Officer, successfully completed the one year
certificate in Social Work at Cardiff College of Commerced.