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The Children's Clothing Exchange is still being run every Wednesday,
and the Centre dispenses National Dried Milk, in addition to
Orange Juice, Cod Liver Oil and Vitamin Tablets.
In addition to the aforementioned activities, the W.V.S. has a
close liaison with the Tuberculosis After Care Committee, Area
Pension Officer, British Legion, the Disabled Persons Committee and
Children's Homes.
BECKENHAM OLD PEOPLE'S WELFARE COMMITTEE
This voluntary Committee was formed in 1942 to help lonely
elderly folk who had lost their homes through bombing. The Committee
meets three times a year and co-ordinates the activities in
respect of old people's welfare of the various organisations whose
representatives attend. The organisations are listed below:—
C.R.S. (Companionship of Remembrance and Service).
W.V.S. and Over 60's Club.
National Assistance Board.
Anglican Churches.
British Red Cross.
Women's Co-operative Guild.
Inner Wheel.
W.V.S. and Darby and Joan Clubs.
Beckenham Women's Citizens' Association.
Women's Free Church Council.
Rotary and Veteran's Clubs.
Eden Park Co-operative Guild.
Home Help Service (K.C.C.).
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948—SECTION 47
Under Section 47 of the above Act as amended by the National
Assistance (Amendment) Act, 1951, persons suffering from grave
chronic disease, or who are aged, infirm or physically handicapped
and who are living in insanitary conditions and unable to devote to
themselves, and not receiving from other persons, proper care and
attention, may be compulsorily removed.
Several possible cases were visited and investigated during the year.
VACCINATION AND IMMUNISATION
(a) The number of Sessions held during the year was 456
(b) Attendances during the same period 19,700
DIPHTHERIA IMMUNISATION.
(a) The number of Sessions held during the year (in
conjunction with Child Welfare Clinics) 356
(b) Attendances during the same period 619
SMALLPOX VACCINATION,
(a) The number of Sessions held during the year (in
conjunction with Child Welfare Clinics) was
(b) The number of vaccinations given was 418
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