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for the physically handicapped and the blind. The number of persons attending daily
varied between 20 and 40, most of whom were conveyed by Council transport.
The British Red Cross Society continued to operate weekly Handicraft Classes at
Edgware, Hendon, Finchley and High Barnet. During school term, a choral class was
held in North Finchley. Transport to these classes was provided by means of the
Council's specially-adapted vehicles.
During the year 212 persons availed themselves of the Council's Assisted Holiday
Scheme for the physically-handicapped. 7 families enjoyed a holiday of up to 13 days
each in the caravan at Monckton, Kent, given to us by the students of Orange Hill
School, but due to illness at last moment full use of the caravan was not maintained.
Adaptations to the homes of physically-handicapped persons were carried out in
119 cases at a total cost of £4,861.
528 aids to daily living were issued at a cost of £1,611. 3s. 8. of which 136 were
second-hand and were supplied from stock. All these aids were loaned free of charge.
Homeless Families
The year brought major changes in the Council's provision for families which had lost
their homes. Redhill Lodge (accommodation for 25 families) and Redhill House Welfare
Home (accommodation for up to 10 families plus a reception unit) were progressively
closed during the months following the opening in April of The Croft, a purpose-built hostel
for up to 15 families. The Housing Department of the Council supplemented the reduced
accommodation by providing homes for 47 families as against 24 in 1969.
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The accommodation at Kelvedon, 27 Woodside Avenue, N.12. (12 families) and a 2
Edward Road, New Barnet (4 families) has remained in full use.