This experimental project took place in Newcastle upon Tyne to look at the health of elderly people. The aims of the project were: to develop experimental after-care and preventive medicine with patients, their friends and families; to help develop relationships that bridge the gap between family and friend and hospital ...
This enquiry was initiated at a time when it was realised that a number of hospital authorities were beginning to think that the addition of recovery homes might assist in the solution of the problem of providing a better hospital service. A recovery home provides accommodation for patients in whom ...