[Report 1967] / Medical Officer of Health, Rhondda U.D.C.

  • Rhondda (Wales). Urban District Council.
Date:
1967
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Credit: [Report 1967] / Medical Officer of Health, Rhondda U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    DANCING CLASS - AROSFa, PQRTH This class still continue? to be popular among both Blind and Handicapped Persons, one of the main reasons for its success is probably the fact that it is held in the evening, thus, giving the opportunity for Blind and Handicapped Persons, who may be at work the chance of meeting other colleagues at a social gatherings Mr. Torrington who provides the instruction continues to give his services regularly each Tuesday evening assisted by one of your Social Welfare Officers on a rota basis. Many of the members who attend now have quite a repertoire of dances in Old Tyme and Modern, GENERAL: INFORMATION ON WELFARE OF THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED AND BLIND PERSONS 1. Travelling Expenses to Social Centres In the year ending the 31st March, 1968, £467,19s.7d. was spent on travelling expenses of handicapped persons and escorts, and £409.19s,7d, on blind and partially sighted persons and their guides attending centres. 2. Works of Adaptation 28 works of adaptation were approved and carried out, or were in the process of completion on the 31st March, 1968, at a total cost of £800.9s.3d, of which the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation contributed £68.3s.lOd, and other organisations £9.5s.Od. 3. Talking Books Ten Blind Persons in the Borough were issued with Talking Books. 4. Inter-Centre Visits - A total of six inter-centre visits were organised during the year under review. 5. Blind Holiday Home London Association for the Blind Homes No, of persons assisted The wLauriston, Weston-super-Mare 5 Glynn Vivian Home of Rest, Swansea 1 The Rest, Southerndown 2 Total 8 Travelling expenses were also met where necessary, including'those of escorts, 6. Wireless for the Bedridden One wireless set was issued. 7. Wireless for the Blind A total of 17 wireless sets were issued.