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offer of services is slower. They all appear to have enjoyed the social visits made by an
Assistant Health and Welfare Officer.

Welfare Services for the Aged and Infirm and Handicapped Persons
In four years, 80 handicapped or aged persons at risk have been removed from the register
due to removal to other accommodation or death. In the main the handicapped were elderly
persons and required many of the Health and Welfare services to support them. They desired
strongly to remain in their own homes and persisted in managing in some instances until admission
to hospital was inevitable. Some of the other old folk needed frequent visits as concern
was frequently felt regarding their wellbeing.
Holidays for the Physically Handicapped
Up to the present time, holidays for handicapped persons had been more suitably provided
as recuperative holidays on medical recommendation. It is anticipated that 1969 will see a
change in this situation.
Sheltered Employment for the Handicapped and Elderly
No requests were made.
Day Centres and Clubs
Two (3) elderly and infirm women attended the Day Social Club at St. Matthew's Hospital
twice weekly.
Library Service for the Homebound Persons
In conjunction with the Principal Lending Librarian of the Guildhall Library, arrangements
have been made for such a service and the Principal Lending Librarian reports as follows:—
"The library service for home bound persons was continued during 1968 operating from the
Bishopsgate Library. At three-weekly intervals during the year a senior member of the library
staff visited on average 9 (12) home bound readers and issued in all some 930 (903) books. The
service remained on much the same level as in the previous year but it had been found expedient
to let readers choose as many books as they desire for each three week period as their reading
capacities varied considerably. Where necessary, large print books were issued to readers who
found difficulty in reading books printed in the avergae size type. Although the service was
somewhat limited the recipients were very appreciative of the books they received."
City of London Old People's Welfare Association
The Honorary Secretary of the Association has submitted the following report on the work of
the Association during the year:—
"The Association by resolution of a Special Committee will be dissolved by 31st March,
1969, and although this will sadden many of those who have received benefits etc. provided since
1950 by the Association as a voluntary organisation, it is hoped they will feel recompensed in
the knowledge that the appropriate Committees of the Corporation will continue to provide chiropody
and other services to the over 60's in the Square Mile.
It would seem inappropriate in these circumstances to submit a detailed list of the Association's
activities but I think that the City of London Old People's Welfare Association can look back
with pride in its past achievements and feel confident that with the introduction of the London
Government Act, 1963 the assessed needs of the elderly in the City will be met by the Corporation
of London.
The Association is grateful to the forty-two voluntary workers who by regular visits have
made the lives of many of the homebound elderly less dreary and to those who by their generosity
have provided T.V. sets and other amenities and to all who since 1950 have assisted in
the work of the Association."
SECTION 31 - MEALS ON WHEELS SERVICE
The arrangements for providing Meals on Wheels five days a week from the Staff Association
Luncheon Room continued. At the end of the year 2404 (1558) meals had been supplied and
delivered. Thirteen persons were in receipt of this service.
On request, meals are also supplied from the Kosher Meals on Wheels Service and 972 (364)
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