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The work of the Old People's Welfare Committee again shows
further expansion in every branch of their activities. Meals-onWheels
served to the home-bound increased to 27,537.
20,460 meals were served in the Gate House Restaurant; 6,131
at the Nelson Square Club and 1,548 at Lady Margaret Club—a
total of 55,676 meals.
Towards the end of the year, Miss Morris, our first organising
Secretary, was appointed to a similar position in the Borough of
Stepney, and we unfortunately lost her valuable services. Our
thanks are due to Miss Morris for her untiring efforts in building up
this service for old people from the very difficult time of its inception
to its present state of popularity and efficiency.
In December, the Committee were fortunate in obtaining the
services of Miss Doris M. Beer to replace Miss Morris. Miss Beer
comes to us from the County Borough of East Ham, where she is a
Welfare Officer and has a wide experience in the welfare of the aged:
she commences her duties in Southwark on 1st January, 1957.
Some important legislation was passed during the year, including
the Clean Air Act, 1956, and the new Food and Drugs Act and the
Food Hygiene Regulations. These two Acts and sets of Regulations
are designed that in due course we shall be able to breathe clean
air and eat clean food prepared and served in a cleanly manner.
My best thanks are due to various members of the Council and
Chief Officers for the consideration they always give me, and to the
staff of the Public Health Department for their ever willing help and
co-operation.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient servant,
W. STOTT.
Medical Officer of Health.