Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet]
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Educational grants for further studies.
Social Clubs
Industrial and Social Rehabilitation for Partially-rSighted persons, whose sight is
likely to deteriorate.
Handicraft Classes.
Financial assistance with holidays.
Dancing Classes and Dances (see Blind Services).
Provision of clothing, furniture and meals, etc., by W.R.V.S.
North Middlesex Horticultural Society for the Blind.-
Financial assistance from Middlesex Association for the Blind, if in need, e.g.
electric or gas bill, clothing, household repairs and decorations, provision of
furniture, etc.
Sheltered employment in Workshops or Home Workers.
Handicraft Materials.
Aids
194 persons are registered as partially-sighted, an increase of 24 during the year.
| 0-1 | 2-4 | 5-15 | 16-20 | 21-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | - | - | 9 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 33 | 71 |
| Females | - | - | 9 | 3 | 16 | 17 | 78 | 123 |
| Total | - | - | 18 | 6 | 27 | 32 | 111 | 194 |