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 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough]
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During the year 10,981 (12,300) 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, 1,598 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 | 300. | 0. | 0. |
| 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 | |||
| 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.) | 100. | 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. | 6945. | 0. | 0. |
| Kensington and Chelsea Old People's Welfare Committee | 4100. | 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 People's Welfare Committee made the following grants from its funds
| St. Thomas' Church Old Peoples Club | 10. | 0. | 0. |
| Salvation Army Notting Hill Over 60's | 10. | 0. | 0. |
| Chelsea Com. Centre Luncheon Club | 10. | 0. | 0. |
| Catholic Womens' League - Outing | 10, | 0. | 0. |
| St. Mary Abbots Club | 50. | 0. | 0. |
| Chelsea Housing Impr. Society | 15. | 0. | 0. |
| Rugby Club - O.A.P. Outing | 15. | 0. | 0. |
| St. Pauls' Church Hall Luncheon Club equipment | 54. | 0. | 0. |
| Alexander & Sevenick Teachers Club | 45. | 0. | 0. |
| Salvation Army, Notting Hill Corps Luncheon Club equipment | 50. | 0. | 0. |
| Notting Hill Adventure Playground O.A.P. Club Outing. | 25. | 0. | 0. |
| Greater London Conf. on Old Peoples Welfare | 5. | 5. | 0. |
| West London Angling Committee | 5. | 0. | 0. |