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LAMBETH OLD PEOPLE'S WELFARE ASSOCIATION
The work of the Lambeth Old People's Welfare Association
continued to progress steadily throughout the year. The association
receives financial assistance from the Lambeth Borough Council,
and acts as the Council's agent in those welfare activities which
the Council is unable to do directly.
The following details of the work of the Association have
been obtained from its latest report, and refer to the year ending
31st March, 1959:-
" It is with great pleasure once again that we report a
continuation of the steady progress which has been a marked
feature of past years.
The number of names on our register has been increased
by 1504 and although a considerable number of old people have
been lost through death or by removal to other areas, many
of the old cases are still needing considerable attention.
For many the age of retirement brings fears of insecurity,
a reduced standard of living, loneliness, failing health and
a sense of being unwanted. One of the main tasks of the
Association is to help in overcoming these fears, to ensure
that material needs are met, to offer new interests and to
provide friendship to the lonely.
Visiting
In order to help the staff to meet these needs, many
voluntary workers have been enrolled, and the Association
offers its sincere thanks to the many workers who give up
their time to help. However, many more helpers are needed
to meet the ever increasing demand.
Holidays
The various holiday schemes now operating for old
people do much to alleviate loneliness, build up resistance
and give them something to look forward to. During the year
the Association arranged for 72 old people to have two weeks
holiday at the sea, and eight infirm people were sent to
sea-side convalescent homes for varying periods. Many more
people were recommended for holidays under the scheme
sponsored by the Borough Council.