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(b) Invalid Meals for London:
Aged persons, who are unable by reason of sickness and infirmity
to attend one of the Meal Centres run by the various voluntary organisations,
were supplied with a meal delivered at their home. There is,
however, a restricted service and there is often a waiting list of
applicants.
The Council makes a substantial grant to the Invalid Meals for
London in respect of this service and 12,072 meals were supplied during
1957.
(iv) Finsbury Employment Scheme for the Ellderly:
This Scheme continued to develop and to expand during the year
under review.
The Work Centre named "Brooke House" situated at 39/41 Gloucester
Way, E.C.I, made possible as a result of a number of generous bene
factors, and opened by the late Lord Horder in November 1954, has
proved eminently satisfactory in every way.
Some 120 elderly persons have undertaken work which has been
mostly outwork on behalf of many firms, who have generously co-operated,
but some articles have been made for sale to the trade or direct to
the public.
The elderly employed have been paid a small wage amounting to
10/-d. a week, which is slightly more than the actual value of the
labour provided.
This Scheme has not only brought joy and happiness to many elderly
people but has been of great value in preserving their health of mind
and body. It has also attracted intense interest from many parts of
the country and from overseas and many bodies are considering inaugurating
or have inaugurated similar schemes.
(r) Nurse/Visitor:
A Nurse/Visitor is employed whose duties involve the regular
visiting of aged persons, particularly those living alone, who are
likely to be in need of care and attention-liaison with voluntary
organisations-and ascertaining detailed information from applicants
for one or more of the Council's services for the aged.