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Number on visiting list 350
Number known to be active or members of Clubs 376
Visited by other organisations 176
Total number registered 902
Old people who are fit and well are visited once a year to maintain contact and check
the accuracy of the register. Less able people are visited quarterly or monthly. When
special difficulties arise more frequent visits are needed. During the year 1,489 home
visits were made by the Social Workers, and 463 other visits or interviews on behalf of old
people occurred.
SERVICES ARRANGED FOR OLD PEOPLE
As a result of their visits during the year the Social Workers arranged for the following
services to be provided for old people in the Borough.
Meals-on-Wheels and Luncheon Club 43
Home Help 68
National Assistance 12
Chiropody 55
Incontinent Laundry Service 23
Home Library Service 7
Bathing 21
Holidays 48
Other Services—
radio, meter lowering, clothing &c. 113