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'RESETTLEMENT OF PARAPLEGICS.

JAMES CHARMER

 

Since the date of the last report in Mr. Charmer several visits have been made with a view to his ultimate satisfactory resettlement.

In connection with both Mr. Charmer and his wife the Hanley D.R.O. elicited the information that they have now decided not to obtain either full or part-time employment with an employer.

His wife is in full time employment as an assistant nurse at a nearby hospital: she works all day periods and arrives home at 3 pm. each day.

Mr. Charmer attends to the small household duties and by using a mop and duster is able from his chair to do the small household duties necessary in a small bungalow. He also cooks the main meal which is ready when his wife arrives home.

These duties are considered by them both to be his contribution towards his work in life and as their joint weekly income is in the region of £9.10.- financial needs do not adversely affect them. Their rent and rates are 14/44 per week.

He is, however, interested in Occupational Therapy and to this end an application for a hand loom has been made on his behalf to the St.John and Red Cross After Care Department.

He has also been issued with a Motor Car by the Ministry of Pensions and most of his spare time is spent in learning to drive.

In view of the foregoing the case is considered closed as far as resettlement is concerned until a home working scheme or other opportunity for home work should arise. Do you agree?'