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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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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Another newly-formed lunch club for the elderly received for the first time
the benefit of a Council grant during the year. This was the Caxton House lunch
club, Andover Road, N 7, where meals are served at a reduced price each Friday.
These are supplied by the N A L G 0 Town Hall Canteen, and are delivered in bulk
by the Islington Old People's Welfare Council Meals on Wheels Van which also conveys
(again in bulk) meals from the Canteen to the Gifford Hall Mission Welcome Club.
The lunch club here is also grant-aided by the Council and operates on Tuesday and
Friday each week.
Thanks are due to the voluntary workers at all Centres who assist in serving
meals and washing up etc. and an appreciation is also recorded of the work undertaken
by the numerous unpaid workers who regularly help in the delivery of meals on
wheels. More volunteers for this task would be welcomed.
Holidays for Elderly Persons
By means of a scheme administered through the Old People's Welfare Council
516 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
Chi ropody
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 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). | Monday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | 31. 10. 55 | |
| Thursday, 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. | |||
| Friday, 1.30 p.m. to 4 30 p.m. | 25. 7. 57 | ||
| Gifford Hall Mission, Gifford Street, Caledonian Road, N.l. (near Railway Bridge). | Tuesday | 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. | 24. 1. 56 |
| Friday | |||
| Thursday 2pm to 5 p.m. | 4. 4. 57 | ||
| Junction Road Congregational Church Hall, Junction Road, N.19 (near Odeon Cinema). | Wednesday | 9.30 a.m to 12.30 p.m. | 1. 8. 56 |
| Friday | |||
Appointments at these clinics are made by the Public Health Department and during
1958, 3,586 treatments were given to 825 Old Age Pensioners
A limited domiciliary service was commenced on 20 6.59 and all applicants are
visited by the Old People's Health Officers before treatment is given. At the end of
the year 105 housebound elderly persons had received 136 treatments at home.
In addition a session for members of an old people"s club continues to be held
3 times a month at the Caxton House Settlement, Fonthill Road N 4