London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 and Chelsea 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough]
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During the year 12.300 (11.290) initial and follow-up visits were
made in connection with the above services and in respect of applications for admissions to homes,, voluntary visitors, clubs and centre
membership and other miscellaneous services. In addition, 1522 persons
were interviewed at head office.
During the year the following grants by the Council were made to voluntary organisations who make a significant contribution in respect of specific services:-
| Blind Associations | £. | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Library for the Blind | 155. | 0. | 0. | |
| Southern Regional Association for the Blind | 100. | 0. | 0. | |
| Royal National Institute for the Blind | 250. | 0. | 0. | International Voluntary Service |
| Handicapped Associations | ||||
| British Epilepsy Association | 40. | 0. | 0. | |
| Information Services for the Disabled | 45. | 0. | 0. | |
| Deaf and Dumb | ||||
| Royal Assoc. in Aid of the Deaf and Dumb | 75. | 0. | 0. | |
| Voluntary Associations | ||||
| The Abbeyfield Society | 40. | 0. | 0. | |
| National Association of Alms Houses | 5. | 0. | 0. | |
| Cecil Homes | 470. | 0. | 0. | |
| London Free Church Federal Council | 75. | 0. | 0. | |
| Servite Houses (Hearth & Home Ltd.) | 200. | 0. | 0. | |
| Task Force (1964) Ltd. | 4000. | 0. | 0. | |
| Voluntary Hostels Conference | 250. | 0. | 0. | |
| St. Joseph's Alms Houses | 100. | 0. | 0. | |
| The Kensington Day Centre Ltd. | 6490. | 0. | 0. | |
| Kensington and Chelsea Old People's Welfare Committee | 3750. | 0. | 0. | |
| International Voluntary Service | 75. | 0. | 0. | |
| The Irish Centre | 100. | 0. | 0. | |
| Rowe Housing Trust | 450. | 0.. | 0. | |
| In addition, the Kensington and Chelsea Old Peolple's Welfare Committee made the foiling grants from its funds:- | ||||
| Servite Old Age Pensions Club | 60. | 0. | 0. | |
| Women's Institute | 62. | 0. | 0. | |
| St. Mary Abbots Club | 40. | 0. | 0. | |
| Task Force | 20. | 0. | 0. | |
| Leisure Club for Disabled | 25. | 0. | 0. | |
| West London Angling Club | 5. | 0. | 0. | |
| National Old People's Welfare Council | 5. | 5. | 0. | |
| Greater London Conference on Old People's Welfare | 5. | 5. | 0. | |
| North Kensington Community Centre | 35. | 5. | 0. | |
| Lancaster Road Old People's Club | 15. | 0. | 0. | |
WELFARE OF THE BLIND
The statutory definition for the purpose of registration as a
blind person under the National Assistance Act, 1948, is that the
person is "so blind as to be unable to perform any work for which
eyesight is essential."