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Escorts and long distance drivers were provided for the hospitals
and assistance was given to the Old People's Welfare Committee,
the British Legion and the Tuberculosis After-Care
Committee. Holidays were provided for the disabled and training
given in first aid, mothercraft, nursing and resuscitation.
Also included in local services is help in hospitals, Cheshire
Homes and Old People's Homes, together with provision of first
aid at public gatherings.
In co-operation with Oxford House, Mottingham, the Division
is now able to deliver 120 "Meals on Wheels" per week to the
housebound and aged in the Mottingham and Chislehurst areas.
The St. John Ambulance Brigade.
The 97th Sidcup Nursing Division functions within the Urban
District under the Divisional Superintendent, Mrs. O. Barton, of 23
Arlington Close, Sidcup. Kent, and the Divisional Secretary is
Miss H. R. Haley.
Personnel with First Aid qualifications, attend the local cinema
and many other public gatherings, including meetings and outings
of The Old Age Pensioners Association and Rest-A-While Club.
The Division helps in the Wards at Queen Mary's Hospital
once every month and whenever required and also at the Sidcup
Cottage Hospital. It also assists the District Nurse with some of
the long term patients and at the Cheshire Foundation Home in
Bromley. 1,692 hours of public duty were recorded during the year.
Through the Division's Medical Comforts Fund, invalid chairs,
rubber sheeting, etc., may be hired for a nominal fee. Applications
for these may be made at the Drill Hall, Halfway Street, Sidcup, on
Tuesday evenings at 8-10 p.m., and at all other times by communicating
with Mrs. P. Davis of 6, Little Birches, Sidcup.
During 1963, the Division celebrated its Twenty-fifth Anniversary
and its founder member, Mrs. Oxley, received her 1st Bar
to the Brigade's Long Service Medal, and Miss Haley received her
Long Service Medal. Margaret Morris, a transferee from the
Cadet Division received her Grand Prior Badge.
Women's Voluntary Service.
This report has been furnished by the Metropolitan Kent
County Organiser.
Darby and Joan Club. This is still flourishing and now
averages 110 members.