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Christmas Parcels
The Christmas Dinner Fund Committee collected sufficient money
to provide an increased amount of good cheer to old people during Christmas
week and deliveries were on an entirely voluntary basis.
Number of parcels distributed by the Committee
530
Number distributed by other organisations and
private donors
210
Total
740
Old Time Dancing and Arts and Crafts Classes
Both these classes are now well established and are self-supporting
in that they provide their own materials and outings, and are of considerable
therapeutic value to their members. The classes are sponsored by the
London County Council who provides the Instructors and charges a small fee
of Is. 6d. per term and 2s. Od. per annum respectively.
60
Number attending Dancing Class
Number attending Arts and Crafts Class
20
Clothing Issues have been made through the Women's Voluntary Services
and the Welfare Officer to 225 persons during the year.
Coal (gift)
Sums of £100 and £10 donated by the Chelsea Benevolent Society
and the Royal Hospital respectively enabled 105 old people to receive two
cwts. coal. Preference is given to invalids, rheumatic sufferers and
basement dwellers.
Accidents in the Home
With the object of preventing accidents caused by faulty gas appliances,
any such defects discovered by the officers of the Public Health Department are
reported to the North Thames Gas Board who visit, inspect and advise on any
improvements that are considered necessary, to ensure that all equipment is
in good working order. Whenever possible, gas and electric meters are
lowered to positions within easy reach with a view to reducing the risks old
people take in the home climbing on chairs, steps, etc.
Fireguards are supplied by the Old People's Welfare Committee or
on application to the London County Council and safety bath mats are also
provided.