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9. Wireless (F.O.P.W.C.): (i) The Wireless for the Bedridden
Society. The Committee has continued to act as Sponsor in respect
of applications received from bedridden or housebound Pinsbury
aged persons desiring wireless facilities provided by the above
Society. A number of new cases have thus been able to enjoy the
sound programmes in 1961,
(ii) Wireless Relay Services: The Committee has continued to
finance the provision of a Wireless Relay Service for the use of
the hundred and twenty aged persons participating in the Finsbury
Employment Scheme for the Elderly, at "Brooke House", 39/41
Gloucester Way, E.C.I, and at the Women's Voluntary Service Meal
Centre in Exmouth Market, E.C.I. These have been much appreciated
by the elderly persons using the Centres.
The Committee entered into an agreement in 1956, with the two
Relay Wireless Companies which cover the greater part of the
borough, whereby relay wireless facilities are provided for
elderly persons at a reduced rental, the Committee to be responsible
for ensuring that each aged person has a current Wireless
Receiving Licence.
It was agreed that the service should initially be restricted
to a maximum of twenty aged person, who, whilst not housebound or
bedridden were, in the opinion of the officers, deserving of the
provision of wireless facilities and that in such cases the
rental should be paid by the Committee
In 1961 on an average 19 persons have enjoyed these facilities
(either relay or a wireless set where Relay Service does not
operate) at any one time,
10. Various (FaO,P.W.C„):
(i) Co-operation has continued with the London Electricity
Board, and North Thames Gas Board to have electricity and gas
appliances checked for possible defects, and meters lowered,
where they had been placed in places difficult for the elderly to
reach.
(ii) Brown walking sticks, foot stools and shopping baskets on
wheels have been issued to elderly persons on loan, unable to
afford them, where they have been needed.
(iii) A special news sheet called "Pinsbury Tidings" was issued
and distributed free of charge to elderly persons on two occasions
during 1961.