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The Council continued to co-operate in the health publicity
programme organised by the London County Council, Health
Division III.
It may also be said that the character of the Health Centre
building which houses the Public Health Department was designed
to inspire the conception of Health among the many members of the
public who use it for one purpose or another.
Aged Persons.
The Council continued to take an active interest in the work of
old people during 1952. A full description of the services available
to men over 65 and women over 60 have been given in previous
reports, but the services continued to expand during the year.
The Part-time Employment Scheme developed very considerably
during the year, both in the number of people that have been able
to serve and in its usefulness in preserving their health. Many
firms have continued to co-operate generously by providing work.
It became apparent early in the year that the premises leased at
352, St. John Street were not so sufficiently large or suitable and
convenient to serve the increasing needs, and towards the end of the
year appeals were directed towards securing further funds for the
purpose of acquiring larger and more satisfactory premises. The
Scheme has attracted nation wide attention and keen interest from
overseas, and apart from the value in the Borough, has served to
emphasise the value of employment within the reduced capacity of
elderly persons in preserving their well being and health.
Under the aegis of the Old People's Welfare Committee, a
service of domiciliary chiropody was provided and was of very
great service.
All the other services on behalf of the aged continued to expand,
and during the summer months 290 elderly people were able to
benefit from a stay of two weeks in the country or at the seaside, in
holiday homes at which accommodation was reserved by the Council,