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2. Helps in the provision of teas at the Elsworthy Club which is
administered by the Hampstead Old People's Housing Trust,
Ltd.
3. Administers three Darby and Joan Clubs with memberships of
80, 170 and 70.
4. Arranges day outings, parties and pantomime visits for club
members.
5. Administers a residential club with accommodation for 21 people.
The Hampstead Old People's Housing Trust, Ltd.
This Trust provides two homes for elderly people in need of care
and attention, but not nursing. Priority is given to Hampstead
residents. The accommodation at 31, Eton Avenue is for 28 and at 37,
Elsworthy Road for 24 men and women.
National Assistance Board.
The Area Officer is a member of the Hampstead Old People's Welfare
Committee. The Board maintains close co-operation with the
many voluntary organisations and in dealing with applications for noncontributory
old age pensions the welfare aspect is taken into consideration.
London County Council.
The London County Council provides residential accommodation
for old persons. As the authority responsible for mental care it provides
the services of Duly Authorised Officers. As a housing authority it can
provide special housing accommodation for old people. As the local
health authority it provides the local Home Help Service. In this latter
capacity over 250 old people are being helped. These can be grouped
as follows: —
(а) Old folk able to live normal lives but needing assistance to keep
their independence.
(б) Old folk too feeble to manage alone but not physically or
mentally sick.
(c) Old folk who are bedridden and for whom there are no
vacancies in Homes or Hospitals. In some cases these old
people have been in hospital but cannot be kept in.
The Hampstead Old People's Welfare Association.
This Association carries out the following functions: —
1. Advice to other bodies who are not members of the Association.
2. Administration and finance of a chiropody service.
3. Administration of the financial side of the Mobile Meals Service.
4. Administration of four clubs.
5. Organisation of entertainments, club meetings and concerts.
6. Provision of wireless sets and their maintenance.
7. Distribution of free cinema tickets to local clubs and hostels.
8. Advises on housing and living problems and liaison with other
authorities regarding individual cases.
(5946) B