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This year, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the Settlement was honoured by
a visit from Her Royal Highness, Princess Alice, at a garden party on 10th June and
several members of the old peoples clubs attended this celebration.
(g) General
Particulars of the hospitality offered by the Women's Institutes were brought to
the attention of all clubs in the Borough and several enjoyable outings to venues in
the country and on the coast were arranged by the clubs whose applications were
successful.
As in previous years several schools in the Borough generously distributed Harvest
Festival produce they had collected to parties of old people. This idea is becoming
increasingly popular in the schools and the enthusiastic response from the school
children in collecting gifts for the elderly is greatly to be admired.
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 approximately 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. The following figures show how the service continues to expand.
1956 1957
Number of baths given 1,812 2,170
Number of persons receiving baths 87 98
Number of persons on waiting list at end of year 6 14
There are four Attendants (three female and one male) engaged on this work paid on
a sessional basis.
S. O. S. CARD SCHEME
The S.O.S. Card Scheme was started in August, 1953, with the object of getting
help quickly to elderly people in emergency
Total cards issued since scheme started 101
Total cards issued during 1957 10
OLD PEOPLE'S LAUNDRY
(Section 122 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936)
Service for Incontinent Persons
A scheme under the provisions of this Section to cleanse the linen and bedding of
aged infirm and incontinent persons was commenced in March 1952, and is proving of
real benefit to sufferers. The work is carried out at the Disinfecting Station where
modern equipment is enabling the staff to deal quickly and efficiently with the work