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Generally
In looking at the above tables, the essentially residential
character of Kensington should be borne in mind when making
any comparison with the figures in respect of any other borough.
WELFARE OF OLD PEOPLE
The Council have accepted the responsibility, within
their powers, for co-ordinating and assisting in the extension
of, activities for aged persons and to alleviate unsatisfactory
conditions under which many old people are living.
Co-operation with voluntary bodies interested in the
welfare of old people is effected wherever possible. In order
that action taken shall be uniform, the Kensington Old
People's Welfare Voluntary Committee act as an intermediary
between the Council and the voluntary bodies. Four members
of the Public Health Committee are nominated to serve on the
Kensington Old People's Welfare Voluntary Committee which acts
as a co-ordinating non-executive Committee through which
voluntary bodies claim assistance from the Council and through
which the Council pass requests for executive action.
Advice Leaflets
The Kensington Old People's Welfare Voluntary Committee
considered the problem of bringing to the notice of old
people the services which are available for their welfare.
Acting on their suggestion, the Council arranged for the
printing of 5,000 copies of a revised pamphlet giving all the
necessary information for distribution to old people
individually or through their clubs.
S.O.S cards
During the year window display cards were provided bearing