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National Assistance Act, 1948, Section 31.
"Meals-on-Wheels"
This section of the Act permits local authorities to make contributions to the
funds of any voluntary organisation whose activities include the provision of recreation
or meals for old people. A grant was again approved for the purpose of the
"Meals-on-Wheels" service operated by the Women's Voluntary Service which
continues to provide this most valuable help in delivering a warm mid-day meal to
homebound elderly persons.

Holidays for Elderly Persons.
By means of a scheme administered through the Old People's Welfare Council,
518 persons were able to enjoy a holiday by the sea, or in the country, at greatly
reduced 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 during the year two additional clinics were established, as
the result of grants made to the Islington Old People's Welfare Council. At the
end of the year the following clinics were held :—
Address
Days and Times Clinic Held
Date commenced
Islington Medical Centre, 303
Upper Street, N.l (near St.
Mary's Church).
Gifford Hall Mission, Gifford
Street, Caledonian Road, N.l
(near Railway Bridge).
Junction Road Congregational
Church Hall, Junction Road,
N.l9 (near Odeon Cinema).
Monday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.}
Thursday, 9.30 a.m. to}
12.30 p.m}.
Friday, 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.}
Tuesday}
Friday}
9.30 a.m. to}
12.30 p.m.}
Thursday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday}
Friday}
9.30 a.m. to
12.30 p.m.
31.10.55
25.7.57
24.1.56
4.4.57
1.8.56
Appointments at these clinics are made by the Public Health Department.
In addition, a session for members of an old people's 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 the introduction
of domiciliary treatment on a limited basis.