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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

Stoke Newington 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]

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Table: CARE OF THE AGEDThe following is a summary of the various facilities which are available to aged persons in this area:-

CARE OF THE AGED

The following is a summary of the various facilities which are available to aged persons in this area:-

ServiceProvided by
(l) Home Help ServiceThe London County Council Home Help Organiser, L.C.C., Divisional Office, Drysdale Street, N.1.
(2) Meals on WheelsOld People's Welfare Committee, c/o.People's Advice Service Centre, Lordship Terrace, N.16.
(3) Home VisitingMembers and visitors of the Old People's Welfare Committee
(4) HolidaysArranged in conjunction with Women's Holiday Fund and Hotellier's Association
(5) ClubsThree Clubs run by W.V.S.Fellowship (Old Age Pensioners) Grandfathers' Club Hawks ley Court Club for Old People St.John's Older Residents' Club Finsbury Park and District Friendship Club Friendship Club, Unitarian Church Rosemary Club for Older Residents Jewish Men's Friendship Club Good Neighbours' Club S.S.Faith and Matthias Church
(6) ChiropodyA Chiropody Service (Domicilliary and Clinical) is arranged by the Old People's Welfare Committee in conjunction with the London County Council at a charge of 3/- per visit.
(7) Bathing(a) Home bathing for men and women is arranged by the District Nursing Association. (b) Special facilities are provided at the Council's Public Baths.