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Kensington 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington Borough]
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Services Committee supply the meals and the vehicles for delivery.
The following statement shows the progress of the service and financial effect since the inception of the scheme.
| Period | Number of meals | Gross Cost | Receipts from old people | Subsidyfrom L. C. C. | Grant from R.B.K. | Net Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October, 1948/ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| March, 1949 | 3,535 | 352 | 149 | - | 203 | |
| 1949/50 | 10,461 | 1,016 | 432 | 27 | - | 557 |
| 1950/51 | 13,758 | 1,250 | 477 | 115 | - | 558 |
| 1951/52 | 18,370 | 1,634 | 625 | 445 | - | 564 |
| 1952/53 | 28,426 | 2,103 | 954 | 948 | - | 201 |
| 1953/54 | 39,196 | 3,459 | 1,317 | 1,306 | 200 | 636 |
| 1954/55 | 45,116 | 3,853 | 1,611 | 1,512 | 300 | 430 |
| 1955/56 | 45,933 | 4,204 | 1,926 | 1,531 | 300 | 447 |
| 1956/57 | 45,995 | 4,211 | 1,933 | 1,758 | 500 | 20 |
| 1957/58 | 49,334 | 5,054 | 2,064 | 2,056 | 500 | 434 |
| 1958/59 | 51,002 | -Not yet available- | ||||
It will be observed that the number of meals served continues
to increase and for the year 1958/59 has reached a record total of 51,002.
The net deficiencies of the scheme (after crediting subsidies
from the London County Council and grants from the Kensington Council) have
been met to date by the Kensington Communal Services Committee.
Under Section 31 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, the
Council have power to make grants to voluntary bodies undertaking the
supply of meals to old people and a grant of £500 was made to the
Kensington Communal Services Committee for 1958/59.
Visiting
The Council's Women Health Officers visit old people brought
to their notice. A comprehensive record system is kept of old people in
the borough including personal particulars, environmental conditions and
special needs. The local voluntary organisations supply records of old
people whom they help and every endeavour is made to keep this information
up to date.
The following is a summary of the work carried out by the
Council's Women Health Officers in connection with the care of old people
during the year 1958:-