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able for her before she died at home. Subsequently, the
old man was admitted to a home for old people where he
is quite comfortable.
(d) Miss S, aged 78, continued to live in a tiny room in a
condemned tenement after retiring from work. The
loneliness and the small room caused her great distress
and she remained in bed until noon, feeling that there
was no reason for her to do otherwise. She was invited
to attend the Workrooms for the Elderly and, on doing so,
regained her cheerful personality and took more interest
in herself. She felt, however, that she could not face
another winter alone with the fear of becoming ill, and
arrangements were made for her admittance to a small
seaside home where she is now happy.
Sick room requisites
The Department is now acting as agent for the British Red
Cross for the supply of sick room requisites. This appears to be a
very satisfactory arrangement as immediate issues can be made from
stock. During the year 122 appliances were issued. Special aids
have also been obtained from the London County Council for the
use of the physically handicapped.
During the year wireless sets for the use of 13 homebound
persons were obtained from the Society for the Provision of Wireless
for the Homebound.