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Fulham 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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| Charges per week for accommodation | Return fare | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | s. | d. | s. | d. | |
| 12th September - 26th September, 1959 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 15 | 0 |
| 20th May - 3rd June. 1960 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
The parties travelled from Fulham Town Hall direct to the boarding houses by
coach and escorts were provided by local voluntary organisations. The pensioners
enjoyed several concessions offered by Broadstairs Urban District Council such as the
free use of deck chairs, reduced rates of admission to entertainments, etc.
Christmas Parcels
A very generous donation by His Worship the Mayor (Councillor W. J. Bolton, J.P.)
out of his Charity Fund enabled the Christmas parcels delivered this year to old
people in the Borough to be increased to 300. The names were selected from those
recommended by local organisations and churches and the Christmas fare was parcelled
and delivered by Fulham Boy Scouts under the supervision of Mr. A. E. Corrock of the
23rd Fulham Group.
Co operation between the Committee and local organisations who also distribute
parcels helped to avoid duplication and consequently to extend the field of this
scheme which brings so much pleasure to old people.
Home Decorating Scheme
The Committee accepted a kind offer by the International Voluntary Service to
send a "work camp" of young people to Fulham for the weekend 12th-13th March, 1960, to
decorate the rooms of about 6 old people. As was expected there were many more
nominations by organisations than the 6 asked for and a careful selection had to be
made. It transpired that only 5 addresses in Fulham could ultimately be dealt with
but it is hoped to arrange further camps in future. Those who benefitted by the
first scheme were most appreciative and included an old lady who was blind.
BATHING FACILITIES FOR THE ELDERLY
Public Baths
Old people may obtain without charge, a hot bath at the Fulham Baths on Tuesdays
and Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 12 noon, and 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
I am informed by the Baths' Superintendent, Mr. R. C. Gerred. M.N.A.B.S.,
M.I Mar.E.. that 30 40 persons a week take advantage of these facilities.
Home Bathing
This service was commenced in April 1954. It has proved immensely popular and not unduly costly.
| Number of baths given | 2,154 |
| Number of persons receiving baths at end of year | 90 |
| Number of persons on waiting list at end of year | 4 |
At the moment there are 4 part-time female attendants engaged on this work paid
on a sessional basis. It is hoped to increase the number of baths given as soon as
additional suitable staff to carry out the duties can be found, and there are
sufficient persons on the waiting list.