17:1: In the past social diseases consisted of illnesses such as; diphtheria, smallpox, measles, tuberculosis, etc.

17:2: With modern medicines these illnesses have almost been totally eradicated in the western world. New medical problems are now more prevalent.

17:3: These are usually stress related problems such as; heart disease, high blood pressure, mental illness, etc. See appendix 16:4:B, 16:4:C, 16:4:D and 16:5:A.

17:4: These stress related problems are linked to; poor housing, a poor community spirit, a poor diet, a feeling that people have a lack of worth and a lack of an ability for people to control their own destiny.

17:5: Fear of; subsidence, crime and high heating bills cause a higher level of stress for the tenants.

17:6:1: Apart from the relatively few local shops there is very little in the way of employment.

17:6:2: The effect of long term unemployment has an adverse effect on the structure of family life and the community. See appendix 13:1 to 13:6 and 16:4:D.

17:7: This is added to by the problems of having to live in a poor environment created by the, what is now, substandard housing.

17:8:1: The number of void houses, the high turnover of tenants and the number of tenants requesting transfers indicates that the Fordyce Estate is viewed by outsiders and tenants alike. See appendix 18:5:B.

17:8:2: That is:- Having a poor environment and quality of housing in which to live.

17:9:1: There is a high proportion of bedsits on the estate.

17:9:2: These tend to be used by tenants who find themselves living on an isolated estate without an adequate level of support from any services. Social Services are stretched to the limit. See appendix 16:4:D.

17:9:3: A number of these tenants have also complained of harassment.

17:9:4: There is a reported clash of life styles between tenants in bedsits and those in houses.

17:9:5: The bedsits are believed to have an extremely low Nation Homes Energy Rating, (N.H.E.R.), resulting in a high heat loss.

17:9:6:1: It is therefore understandable that a number of these tenants vacate these properties and leave them void without informing the Council.

17:9:6:2: The run-down look of the boarded up properties that have been vacate result in a feeling of apathy for the community. See appendix 18:5:B.

17:9:6:3: The Councils limited resources can't cope effectively with these problems.

17:9:6:4: Accident rates are higher for tenants and their children who live in the bedsits. See appendix 12:2:C.

17:9:6:5: These problems cause addition stress for the tenants in the bedsits and the tenants nearby.

17:10:1: The cost of public transport compounds the trapped and isolated feeling.

17:10:2: Public transport is generally frequent during the day.

17:10:3:1: A reduced service, partly supported by Cleveland County Council, operates during the evening and on the night time.

17:10:3:2: The expense of public transport coupled with the expense of the external facilities discourages residents from using the service. Hence the need for support from Cleveland County Council.

17:10:4:1: The adult fare into Middlesbrough Town Centre is 90 pence by public transport. Correct at the time of writing. (1993 prices).

17:10:4:2: A family of two adults with two children at half fair rate will have to pay £5.40 to go into Middlesbrough and back. Assuming special lower price tickets aren't used because these restrict the choice of bus services. (1993 prices).

17:10:5: Taxi's charge between £3.50 to £4.50 one way into Middlesbrough Town Centre. (1993 prices).

17:10:6: It takes about a hour, for a fast walker, to walk into town.

17:10:7:1: These costs should be compared with the level of income support that some tenants receive. See appendix 13:1 to 13:6 on levels of unemployment and 14:1 and 14:2 levels of benefit.

17:10:7:2: Also to be taken in to account is the drain on the tenants finances by the high fuel bills and the need for constant redecoration, etc.

17:11:1: The nearest statutory recreational facility is in Coulby Newham over 1500 Kilometres, over 1 mile, away.

17:11:2: There is a smaller recreation centre just off Cass House Road which has a number of activities.

17:12:1: The lack of any major local facilities, see The Hemlington Survey, increases the feelings of isolation.

17:12:2: It also has a poor effect on the community of Hemlington as a whole.

17:13: These problems cause a lack of self esteem and self-confidence.

17:14:1: The elderly and the young may be less active and therefore need a higher temperature setting than more active tenants.

17:14:2: Evidence suggests that children in the first year of life are more susceptible to asthma. This is the time when the heating, which circulates dust, pollen, etc., may be used most.

17:14:3: School time and work time are lost by asthma sufferers.

17:14:4: Incidence of asthma are high because of the heating system. See appendix 8:1.

17:15:1: The dry air system causes tenants to feel thirsty and to drink more, tea for example.

17:15:2: This may result in hidden health problems. See appendix 8:1 to 8:5, 12:2:C and 16:1:B, 16:2:A to 16:5:A.