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Domestic help is arranged in suitable cases and personal
shopping undertaken. At the request of the National Assistance
Board's Officers, clothing is supplied to tuberculous patients and
other needy persons. The distribution of welfare food is also
undertaken.
The service is particularly active in its connection with the
Welfare Section for Civil Defence.
CHISLEHURST AND SIDCUP OLD PEOPLE'S WELFARE
COMMITTEE.
The following is a brief resume of the work carried out by the
Committee :—
The Committee now have twelve clubs meeting weekly which
are attended by some seven hundred people.
During the year the Friendly Club had to close down as its
premises in Kemnal Road were demolished, but through the
generosity of the Harland and District Social Club it has been
possible to re-open the Club in their admirably equipped club
premises in Dulverton Road.
" Redlac," Station Road, Sidcup.
The original ten tenants still occupy their small flatlet homes.
Boarding-Out Scheme.
Homes have been found for some twelve persons during the
year.
Visiting.
This is a very essential part of the work for old people. It is
carried out by a visitor's panel who visit the sick and lonely who
are house-bound and who cannot participate in club activities.
Special visiting of club members who are in hospital is also undertaken.