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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Greenwich 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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Greenwich Old People's Welfare Association.—This association,
set up in July 1954, co-ordinates the activities of 10 Old People's
Clubs in the Borough which provide for the physical and mental
recreation of their members.
During the year, grants were made by the Council to the Greenwich Old People's Welfare Association for distribution, as under:—
| £300 | British Red Cross Society for "Meals on Wheels" scheme. |
| £50 | Greenwich Old People's Welfare Association for washing up "Meals on Wheels" utensils. |
| £112 | Women's Voluntary Services for six Darby and Joan Clubs. |
| £10 | Old Age Pensioners' Association, Parish Hall, Swallowfield Road, S.E.7. |
| £10 | Old Age Pensioners' Association, Park Vista, S.E.10. |
| £10 | St. John's Old Folks Club, Furzefield Road, S.E.3. |
Holidays.—A sum of £1,550 was made available to the Greenwich
Old People's Welfare Association for providing recreation and
holidays for old people. Under the Pensioners' Holiday Scheme
and in conjunction with the Margate Hotel and Boarding Association
arrangements were made for 163 old people to spend a fortnight's
holiday at Margate in May and a further 188 in September.
It is gratifying to record that, while prices are rising generally,
the supply of transport by a local coach firm was not only at reasonable
cost but that the service given by the drivers and staff enabled
the holiday-makers to enjoy a most comfortable journey to and from
the booked accommodation.
Food Parcels.—The distribution of some 400 parcels containing
sugar, tea, milk, biscuits, sweets and chocolate by willing helpers
during Christmas week was made possible by a grant of £100 by the
Council for this purpose. Needless to say the joy given to the old
folks by this gesture was sufficient thanks to those who had given
so much time to ensure the success of this scheme.
Entertainments.—In order to cater for the old persons who
were either homebound or for various reasons were unable to take
advantage of other organised functions, two garden parties were
held during September. These people were, in the main, transported