, S , ll t ,- 1 was interested in your comments on
▪ e problem of rehabilitation and resettlement of the disabled under the heading 'An Expense of Shame.'
This is a problem of integrating various ministries, hospitals and voluntary agencies; a Problem of timing; a problem of moving the
patient into the right organisation at the right time. This essential timing cannot be achieved unless there is one directing agency, otherwise each agency giving conflicting advice produces the inevitable conflict and frustration.
The various facets of the organisation are gradually being produced—these increased facilities will be of no avail if the integration is lacking.
The patient must be guided from hospital to work by one controlling body, to achieve, in the words of that great pioneer of reha- bilitation, the late Dr. Balme, "Independence in a normal community, not dependence in an abnormal community." That is our aim !— Yours faithfully,
C. J. S. O'MALLEY
Garsion Manor Rehabilitation Centre
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