HC Deb 06 July 1978 vol 953 cc279-80W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the applications for funds together with the sponsoring authority that he has received in response to circular 51/78 which he issued on joint financing of personal social services projects, indicating which ones he has approved and their cost.

Mr. John Morris

The following applications for contributions from central funds towards the cost of jointly financed personal social service projects have been received from health authorities in response to circular 51/78:

Authority Application for:

CLWYD

  1. (a) Night sitter service for patients being nursed at home.
  2. (b) Residential accommodation for the elderly.

DYFED

(a) Residential accommodation for the mentally ill.

GWENT

  1. (a) Resettlement officer for the mentally ill.
  2. (b) Hostel for the mentally handicapped.

POWYS

  1. (a) Development of child guidance services.
  2. (b) Halfway house for the mentally ill.

SOUTH GLAMORGAN

  1. (a) Hostel for mentally ill.
  2. (b) Residential accommodation for mentally handicapped.
  3. (c) Social worker to help mentally handicapped.
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  4. (d) Home help services for psychogeriatric patients.
  5. (e) Day centre staff to assist dependent elderly.
  6. (f) Accommodation officer to assist mentally ill and mentally handicapped.
  7. (g) Hostel for mentally handicapped.

The other three health authorities are also considering with relevant local authorities the possibility of making an application for funds this year.

I have so far approved the application for the development of child guidance services in Powys, the annual cost of which will be £2,500. I expect to approve other applications shortly.