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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Islington 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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Holidays for Elderly Persons.
By means of a scheme administered through the Old People's Welfare Council,
543 persons were able to enjoy a holiday by the sea, or in the country, at greatly
(educed cost, where their circumstances were such that it would not have been
possible for them to take a holiday at their own expense. A substantial grant was
provided by the Borough Council for this scheme.
Chiropody
The Council has continued to support voluntary organisations in the provision of a chiropody service for elderly persons. There has been found to be a very wide demand for treatment and by the end of the year the following clinics were established, as the result of grants made to the Islington Old People's Welfare Council.
| Address | Days and Times Clinic Held | Date commenced |
|---|---|---|
| Islington Medical Centre, 303 Upper Street, N.l (near St. Mary's Church). | Monday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. | 31.10.55 |
| Gilford Hall Mission, Gifford Street, Caledonian Road, N.l. (near Rail— way Bridge). | Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to 12"30 p.m. Fridayj | 24. 1.56 |
| Junction Road Congregational Church Hall, Junction Road, N.19 (near Odeon Cinema). | Wednesday 9.30 a.m. to Friday 12.30 p.m. | 1. 8.56 |
At the outset arrangements for appointments at some of these clinics were
made by the Public Health Department, and by the end of the year, for the purpose
of Co-ordination, it was decided that all should be dealt with in the same manner.
In addition, a session for members of an old peoples club continues to be held
once a month at the Caxton House Settlement, Fonthill Road, N.4.
Applications for foot treatment for pensioners are received from many sources
and consideration is being given to further extension of the service.
By arrangement with the Divisional Medical Officer of the London County
Council, housebound persons requiring treatment were referred to the London
County Council Health Services Foot Clinic at Finsbury Health Centre, Pine Street,
E.C.I., with a view to treatment there, with conveyance by L.C.C. ambulance.
Before being referred in this way a domiciliary call is made by a visitor from this
Department.
Public Health (London) Act, 1936—Section 122
Cleansing and Laundry Service
1. Incontinent Elderly Persons in the Borough. This free service has proved to
be of great benefit to those recommended for it. Bed-clothing and bed-linen are
collected and delivered to Essex Road Baths by this Department's vehicle and are
there cleansed by the Department's bathing attendants in plant on hire from the
Baths and Washhouses Department. Requests for assistance come from the North
London District Nursing Association, General Practitioners, Hospitals, etc., and