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The Work Centre at Heriot Road continues to operate successfully, attendance
of up to 30 persons daily is maintained. The output of work has increased to the
benefit of those attending.
The new Rehabilitation Centre at Deansbrook Road, Edgware, was opened during
the year and is providing a useful service for the physically handicapped. At the
moment approximately 30 persons attend the Centre daily, most of whom are conveyed
by Council transport.
The British Red Cross Society operates weekly craft classes at Edgware, Hendon,
Finchley and High Barnet. During school term a choral class is held in North Finchley.
Transport to these classes is provided by means of the Council's specially-adapted
vehicles.
During the year 135 persons availed themselves of the Council's Assisted Holiday
Scheme for the physically-handicapped.
Social Welfare Officers visit the physically handicapped frequently and offer
advice and guidance on the many problems of these persons. The case work undertaken
by these Officers provides intensive support for the physically handicapped of the
Borough. During the year 460 aids to daily living were issued on free loan and 93
adaptations effected to the properties of those who need assistance to maintain
independence at home.
Miscellaneous
The Council has a duty to protect the movable property of persons admitted to
hospital, residential or other accommodation under order of the Court where there
appears danger of loss or damage to such property. Action was taken in five cases
during the year.
The Department accepts gift furniture which is distributed to persons in need and
is particularly useful in assisting families rehoused from the Homeless Families Units.
Voluntary Organisations
The valuable contributions made by the many voluntary organisations with the
Borough is much appreciated; all are concerned with the well-being of those who need
support in the Community. The Council is continuing its policy of assisting these
organisations in their work by means of financial and other support where needed.
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