Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finchley]
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ently. The purpose of the visiting is to provide a link between the
elderly person and the Finchley Old People's Welfare Committee and
gives the opportunity of suggesting and obtaining, if required, the
various services which would be suitable in his or her case. Visitors
arrange to call when possible once in every two weeks. Problems can
be discussed and sometimes assistance can be given in washing up,
clothes mending or shopping.
Eye Testing
In special circumstances, elderly people may have their eyes
tested at home.
Sweeping of Chimneys
Chimneys may be cleaned by the brush and suction method for
a reduced fee.
OLD PERSONS' CLUBS
Evergreen Clubs
Finchley Club, St. Luke's Hall, Mountfield Road, N.3.
Wednesdays—2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Hampstead Garden Suburb Club, Lyttelton Playing Fields
Pavilion, Lyttelton Road, N.2.
Thursdays—2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
West Finchley Club, Gordon Hall, next to West Finchley Station,
N.3.
Tuesdays—2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Disabled Persons Handicraft Club—Membership on production
of a doctor's certificate. 172, Regents Park Road, N.3.
Thursdays—2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Enquiries concerning all the above clubs to:—
Miss F. M. Rochat, Divisional Director, British Red Cross
Society, 172, Regents Park Road, N.3 (Telephone
FINchley 2588)
Good Companions' Club
Youth Hall, High Road, East Finchley, N.2.
Tuesdays—2.30 p.m. to 4.15 p.m.
Enquiries to Mrs. L. M. Harris, 17 Claverley Grove, N.3.
(TEL: FINchley 0782)
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