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A Handicrafts Instructor attends the Home to assist those residents who are willing to
accept such instruction. Outings to the coast and countryside are arranged. Film shows
and outings are provided frequently at modest cost to the Council, and additional outings,
lunches, theatre parties etc. are frequently 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.
Registered Homes for the Elderly and Handicapped
There are 52 Registered Homes for the Elderly and Handicapped in the Borough providing
places for 1118 persons. At the end of the year 780 resided in Homes run by Voluntary
Organisations, and 170 in Private Homes for the elderly. One new Voluntary Home was
registered during the year, and two private and one voluntary registrations were cancelled.
Services provided for the Elderly (Persons of pensionable age)
Residential accommodation for persons who by reason of age and infirmity are in
need of care and attention.
Grants to Old People's Welfare Committees, British Red Cross Society, Finchley
Guild of Social Services, W.R.V.S., to assist them in providing handicraft classes, social
and luncheon clubs, meals on wheels, visitors, etc., for the general benefit of the elderly
in the area.
Provision of Day and Work Centres and Transport thereto, where necessary.
Home Nursing, Home Helps, Health Visiting, Chiropody, Recuperative Holidays.
Claremont Clinic
A Day Centre at this clinic for 15 elderly people is staffed on a voluntary basis by the
League of Jewish Women. The Centre functions on Tuesday and Thursday of each week, and
has proved most successful, enabling housebound elderly people to be collected from their
homes, and enjoy the facilities at the Centre. Handicraft is organised under the supervision
of the Council's Handicraft Instructor.
Etchingham Park Centre, Finchley
The popularity of this Centre continues. Day care is provided for 15 elderly houseboundpersons,
enabling the members of their families, who normally care for them, to follow their
own occupations and to give necessary care for those who live alone. The Matron is responsible
for the very successful results achieved in the handicrafts section. A Work Centre
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