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were made on the basis of reports made to the Council on the work
of each society and amounted in all to £550 0s. 0d. between twelve
organisations.
Facilities for Mid-day Dinners were provided by the Red Cross
Society, W.V.S., Alexandra Trust and St. Mary's Mission (service
commenced 12th December, 1950). The meals being purchased in
three instances from the L.C.C. Catering Department and sold to the
Aged at a cost of 8d. per meal. The L.C.C. making a grant of 4d.
per meal. The Council also made arrangements whereby meals
could be obtained by the Aged from the Alexandra Trust, a
Charitable Organisation, at a charge of 10d. per meal.
11,750 (approximately) mid-day dinners were served during
1950. Dinners were available as under:—
Two days a week Two Centres
Five days a week One Centre
Daily One Centre.
The Council also have an arrangement with the Invalid Kitchens
of London, whereby upon the recommendation of the Medical
Officer of Health a mid-day meal will be provided to the Aged in
their own homes.
The Council agreed in principle to the establishment during
1951 of a Laundry Service for the Chronic Sick and a Cleaning
Service for those Aged Persons who are unable, by reason of ill
health, senility, etc., to keep their abode in a state of cleanliness
required to ensure a healthy environment.
The Council continued and extended a new service designed to
preserve the health of the elderly by allowing those sufficiently strong
to benefit from a stay of 2 weeks in the country or at the seaside.
Applications were invited by public announcement and through
variously interested clubs and societies, and these were made to the
Department. Each applicant was required to contribute a small
amount towards the cost, normally 10s. 0d., but varied slightly in
some cases. Arrangements were then made for the holiday at one
or other of the six following holiday homes:—