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idea has worked extremely well and does ensure that ill or fragile old
people are visited regularly.
Chiropody - Domiciliary Service
168 persons received 673 treatments given by two qualified
chiropodists working six days a month between them. All applicants
are approved by the Welfare Officer before informing the British Red
Cross Society who administer the service.
Chiropody - Old People's Clinic
1,689 treatments were given at the Chelsea Community Centre
which is staffed by London County Council chiropody students. This
is a twice weekly service and is free to the pensioners.
Holidays
Throughout the Summer, holidays are arranged with the Women's
Holiday Fund and Hotel and Boarding House Associations at seaside resorts,
particularly Ramsgate, where a small hotel caters almost entirely for old
people. During two weeks in June and one in September, the hotel was
occupied entirely by Chelsea residents. To avoid undue strain, each
party was taken by coach direct from the Town Hall to the hotel.
Number of assisted holidays 29
Self-paid holidays 29
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The more infirm people requiring holidays are referred to the
Physically Handicapped Department of the London County Council.
Incontinent Laundry.
This twice weekly service is carried out in co-operation with the
Fulham Borough Council. During the year, 37 persons have so benefited
and some 7,757 lbs of soiled articles laundered.
Provision of this service often discloses the urgent need for
fresh beds, bedding and clothing, which were supplied by this Department
and the voluntary services jointly.
Home Personal Cleansing is a voluntary service performed by a nurse
of the St. John Ambulance Brigade who visited a weekly average of six
specially difficult cases during the year.
Domiciliary Library and Shopping Services are supplied by the Women's
Voluntary Services and the British Red Cross Society on the recommendation
of the Welfare Officer.