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been also free admission to Quiz Shows etc., and reduced prices at special
Celebrity Concerts, and Edmonton Old People's Clubs took part in the All London
Old People's Talent Contest.
The Edmonton Borough Council, and the Staff of the Entertainments Department
in particular, can be assured that the old people are very appreciative of these
facilities, and we offer the Council our sincere thanks.
(c) VISITING SERVICE
A great deal of valuable work is being done by the Old People's Clubs; Red
Cross; Toe H and other voluntary organisations in visiting sick house-bound old
people. Many of these cases are referred to the Welfare Organiser by the National
Assistance Board; Citizens Advice Bureau; Area Health Department and other
agencies. The visit by a member of an Old People's Club may mean that ultimately
the lonely old person will join the Club, and from this contact new friendships are
formed of a lasting nature, and the problem of loneliness in that particular case
is solved.
(d) HOLIDAYS
As in previous years, we have obtained all available information of "off
Season" holidays, at a reduced price for old people, and this has been circulated
to the Clubs, affiliated organisations and the press. There have been a greater
number of personal enquiries and enquiries by post this year, from old people
anxious to take advantage of these facilities. Several Old People's Clubs have
arranged for parties of their members to go away to the sea-side, and they return
greatly benefited from this holiday with their friends.
(e) INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
The constant need for our services is shown most vividly in the number of
people, both young and old., who seek information and assistance. The enquiries
cover the whole range of our work in the field of social welfare, and we are
conscious of the value of our team work as an Association, in that we are able to
consult with each other to advise and assist these people with problems. For old
people the major problem today is housing, and a special survey on the housing
needs of old people in Edmonton would pin-point the problems of many old people
in their need for "housing security".
The National Assistance Board; Citizens Advice Bureau; hospitals; doctors
and police refer many cases to us, and it is essential that every case be treated
with courtesy, sympathy and understanding. Information of a general character
is sent by the "News Letter" quickly and briefly through its distribution to the
Old People's Clubs, affiliated organisations, doctors, press and other interested
bodies.
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