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PUBLIC CLEANSING.
The Council's scheme for the joint use of the
Borough of Bexley's Cleansing Station has worked satisfactorily.
Facilities were available for the disinfection of
bedding following cases of infectious diseases, Tuberculosis
and Cancer and for the disinfestation of bedding
of verminous persons.
WELFARE OF OLD PEOPLE.
In accordance with the Ministry of Health Circular
No. 11/50 which asks Local Authorities to consider
suggestions for collaboration between themselves and
local voluntary organisations in promoting the welfare
of old people, a Committee was appointed with representatives
of the Urban District Council and voluntary
organisations in the district under the title of the Crayford
Good Neighbours Association, and a panel of visitors
willing to visit old people in their own homes was.
formed.
The service provides the changing of books for
those unable to visit the public libraries, assisting with
shopping, letter writing, mending and other good neighbourly
actions.
Home visiting of this kind has proved of particular
value in mitigating the sense of loneliness often experienced
by these old people and many have expressed
their appreciation of the attention given to them.
A Council bungalow with special concessions was
made available in Russell Close, Crayford, to a retired'
nurse who had undertaken to give attention to old people
living in Council bungalows in the Close.
In addition there are two Darby and Joan Clubs
functioning under the Women's Voluntary Service which
meet weekly for the Crayford and Barnehurst areas at
the Manor House Community Centre, and for the Slade
Green area at the Baptist Chapel, Elm Road, Slade
Green. There is also an Old Age Pensioners' Club which
meets weekly at the Co-operative Hall, Crayford.
Domestic Help.
The Kent County Council provided a Domestic
Help Scheme which rendered invaluable service to old
people. In 1950 this service was granted to 70 families
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