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The work of the Association during the year under review has continued
to grow in the field of social welfare, and this has been especially marked
in the "Meals-on-Wheels" Service, Welfare Foods Service, Foot Clinic
and the increased membership of the Old People's Clubs.
Meals on Wheels.—During 1956 the number of meals delivered to
physically handicapped and house-bound old people was over 12,000. Acknowledgment
is paid to the outstanding work of the team of voluntary workers
from the W.V.S. and to the Council's catering staff.
Recreation.—Through the Council's Entertainments Committee a comprehensive
programme of concerts to the old people's clubs has been carried
out, and in the summer months special afternoon concerts were arranged
in the Summer Theatre.
Visiting. — The Voluntary Social Visitors have been fully occupied
throughout the year and special mention is made of the work of the British
Red Cross Society in this connection.
Holidays.—Information has been circulated to the old people's clubs and
other interested organisations of the off-season holidays available to old
people at reduced prices.
Library Service.—The Libraries Department of the Council provide
books to house-bound, physically handicapped and old people.
Welfare Food Service.—2,709 sales of Bovril and Ovaltine were made
to the old people who have been ill during the winter months. Tribute is
paid to the Red Cross, Edmonton, who act as distributing agents on behalf
of the Association.
Hairdressing Service.—Arrangements made with the Edmonton Branch
of the London and Provincial Hairdressers' Association for Old Age Pensioners,
both men and women, to have hairdressing at reduced prices continued
throughout the year. House-bound cases are also catered for.
There has been an increase in the use of this service.
Radio Repair Service.—In this service there has been increased activity
during the year. More than 75 radio sets of Old Age Pensioners have been repaired
by the "operating unit" under the direction of Mr. D. C. Jardine, London
District Representative of the Radio Society of Great Britain. There is no
service charge to the Old Age Pensioner. The appreciation of the services
rendered by the members of the "operating unit" is recorded by the
Association.
Foot Service.—This service in its own quiet way brings a great deal of
happiness to many old people who suffer from foot ailments who now
regularly attend the Chiropodist.
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