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Improvements and maintenance of buildings, furniture and equipment was maintained at a
high standard, with due regard to economy.
A part-time Handicrafts Instructor attended the Homes to assist those residents willing to
accept such instruction. Film shows and outings were provided frequently by the Council and
additional outings, lunches, theatre parties, etc., were provided by voluntary organisations.
The interest shown and the contribution made by the many voluntary societies in the
Borough towards the welfare of the elderly is greatly appreciated.
The Council was financially responsible for 52 people accommodated in other local
authority Homes, and 8 residents in Barnet Homes were chargeable to other authorities. The
Council was financially responsible for 401 persons in the Homes of Voluntary Organisations.
Registered Homes for the Elderly and Handicapped
There were 54 Registered Homes for the Elderly and Handicapped in the Borough, providing
accommodation for 937 persons; 746 resided in Homes run by Voluntary Organisations and
191 in Private Homes for the elderly. Four additional Homes were registered during the year,
and the same number were cancelled.
Workroom/Day Centre Facilities
The Day Centre for 15 elderly people introduced at Claremont Clinic in 1968 continued
to operate during the year. The Centre functioned on Tuesday and Thursday of each week,
and proved most successful, enabling housebound elderly people to be collected from their
homes and enjoy the facilities at the Centre.
The popularity of the Etchingham Park Workroom/Day Centre continued. Day care was
provided for 15 elderly housebound persons, enabling the members of their families, who
normally care for them, to follow their own occupations. The Work Centre, catering for 40
active elderly persons adds to the value of the service provided.
Finchley Work Centre
This Centre is organised by the Finchley Guild of Social Service, and provides a most
worthwhile and interesting service for elderly persons in the East Finchley area.
Meals on Wheels
This service organised by the Women's Royal Voluntary Service, as Agents of the
Council, provided 59, 642 meals during the year. Not all parts of the Borough received
a 5-day service, but there was a substantial increase in the number of meals
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