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Committee that there is much scope in this direction in the
future.
Occupational Therapy continues to progress satisfactorily,
and it was felt that this aspect of the Committee's work
was well worthwhile.
The results of the Christmas Seals Sale was again gratifying,
showing, after deduction of administrative expenses, the
sum of £114 16s. Od.
The County Organiser, Health Visitor, Chest Physician
and District Officer have given invaluable service to the
Committee.
WELFARE OF OLD PEOPLE.
This has provided an increasing demand on the services
of the Health Department and the Crayford Old Peoples
Welfare Committee during the year. Many cases brought to
the notice of the Department by the Committe Visitors and
otherwise discovered, have been visited by the Medical Officer
of Health and Sanitary Inspectors. Arrangements have been
made for entry into Old Peoples Homes where this has been
possible. Nevertheless the problem of the care of aged people
is becoming increasingly difficult.
The Visiting Service carried out by the Crayford Old
Peoples Welfare Committee has continued to flourish. Help
has been given to the old folk with clothing and small home
comforts, gifts of tea and sugar. During the year a wheelchair
for use on loan to old people was purchased by the
Committee, and has been in constant use ever since.
Many services have been rendered to elderly people and
in this connection much assistance had been given by other
Voluntary Organisations to the Old Peoples Welfare Committee.
Last offices have been carried out by Visitors.
A Wireless Set donated to the Committee was loaned
out to an old lady and the licence paid for her by the donor.
On representation from the Crayford Branch of the Old
Age Pensions Association and from individual sources the
need for a foot clinic in the area was investigated by the Committee.
It was felt that a need existed and the services of a
Chiropodist were obtained and a foot clinic for old people
was set up operating at three different points within the
district.
Finally members of the Committee felt that the question
of holidays for old folk might be discussed with a view to
setting up such a scheme in the area. It was, therefore,
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