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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Kensington 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington Borough]
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| Period | Number of Meals | Gross Cost | Receipts from old people | Subsidy from 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 | 5,210 | 2,134 | 2,125 | 500 | 451 |
| 1959/60 | 51,532 | 5,482 | 2,138 | 2,219 | 500 | 625 |
| 1960/61 | 52,317 | 5,623 | 2,170 | 2,616 | 510 | 327 |
| 1961/62 | 56,528 | 6,021 | 2,343 | 2,827 | 500 | 351 |
It will be observed that the number of meals served continues
to increase and for the year 1961/62 has reached a record total of
56,528.
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 1961/62.
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 1961:-
Cases on register at the beginning of year 5,189
New cases added to register 615
Cases removed to hospital 36
Cases removed to homes (voluntarily) 33
Cases removed to homes (compulsorily) 1
Cases removed from district 266
Number of deaths 346
Total number of cases remaining on register
at end of year 5,122
Number of old people sent away for holiday 136
Number of old people provided with Council's
laundry service 73
Number of old people provided with "Meals on Wheels" 220
Cases referred to National Assistance Board 133
Cases referred for assistance from Home Help
Department 154
Cases referred for assistance from Voluntary
Organisations 111