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Hill Homes
From experience of the old people in the flatlets Mrs. A. V. Hill
considered it necessary to obtain large houses to accommodate old
people who could no longer care for themselves in their own homes,
even with the extra help given by other agencies. There are seven Hill
Homes for men and women. They all have well kept gardens, and are
cheerful homely places.
The Homes vary slightly according to the needs of the old people.
It was found that some of the old people needed nursing care so seven
beds at the Home at No. 2 Broadlands Road, were registered as a
nursing home. Here the very sick, or disabled are given the attention
they need.
"Darby and Joan" Club
This residential club for old people in Princes Avenue, Muswell Hill,
affords accommodation for 48 old ladies as well as an excellent club
for over 200 elderly men and women. The club is open every day including
Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and organises outings for
residents and members.
The residential home admits old people referred by the County
Welfare Authority, but the club is entirely supported by voluntary
contributions and a grant from the Borough Council.
A free chiropody service is available to members on two days per
week and not the least important of the club's activities is the provision
of a mid-day meal at Is. 3d. each to members.
The fund for purchasing the premises was started by Mr. Alderman
G. F. N. Norman when he was Mayor of Hornsey in 1949-50 and
mainly through his enthusiastic work and that of Mr. R. A. Butler, j.p.
the club was opened in late 1951.
Old People's Homes
Hornsey is well served by residential homes as in addition to the
Hill Homes and "Darby and Joan Club" there are many other excellent
homes providing accommodation for those who are unable to look
after themselves and have no relatives able to care for them.
British Red Cross Society's "Halfway House"—Grove Lodge, Muswell
Hill
On 25th March 1954, Grove Lodge was opened by the Princess
Royal as a "half-way house", a home for elderly people, men and
women, who are no longer in need of hospital treatment but are not
yet fit to go home. The cost of conversion to its new use was borne
by the King Edward's Hospital Trust for London and maintenance
costs are borne by the North West Metropolitan Regional Hospital
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