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that the demand which will be forthcoming will prove that this is
a very essential service which will benefit the health of many of
our elderly citizens by ensuring that they have properly balanced
hot meals at least once daily.
Welfare Foods for Old People—The turnover in Welfare
Foods during the year under review amounted to £2,831 9s. l0d.
and shows an increase of almost 40% over the previous year's
sales. During the year Ribena Pastilles were added to the list
of foods available to elderly persons.
In view of the continued increase in turnover the Women's
Voluntary Service felt that they could no longer supervise and
administer this scheme efficiently and the Clerk, on behalf of the
Association, took over the complete administration on the 22nd
November, 1963. We would like to take this opportunity of placing on record our sincere thanks and appreciation for the part
played by members of the Women's Voluntary Service in starting
and maintaining this service over quite a number of years.
Twenty-six welfare food permits were issued on behalf of
homebound elderly citizens during the past year making a total of
147 in all and it is hoped that the number of handicapped elderly
citizens taking advantage of this service will continue to increase.
Chiropody Service—We are pleased to report that the London
County Council have agreed to make a grant to the Association
in order that a chiropody service be inaugurated consisting of two
three-hour sessions per week. This service commenced on the 19th
September, 1963, patients being treated at the Borough Council
Bathing Centre or, in special circumstances, at their homes. During
the period 19th September, 1963, to 31st March, 1964, 297 treatments were provided upon recommendation by the Public Health
Visitors of the Borough Council for a total of 135 patients.
Invalid Chairs—Due to the marvellous response in connection
with the Street Appeal and House to House Collection last year
we have been able to purchase four more invalid chairs bringing
the total to 21. These chairs are loaned to handicapped elderly
citizens in order that they may be taken out of their homes during
fine weather.
Holidays—During the previous nine years the Association has,
with the aid of a considerable grant from the Greenwich Borough
Council, been able to arrange holidays at the seaside for nearly
2,000 elderly citizens. Last year the Greenwich Borough Council
purchased a hotel at Westgate, now known as the "Greenwich
Hotel" which was opened on the 25th March, 1964. The Hotel
has accommodation for 40 persons including several handicapped