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Transport for the housebound by means of a "sitting-case" vehicle with a
hydraulic tail lift is an essential element of the scheme by meeting the need of an
unfortunate class of people for whom no provision exists at present. It can also be
used for the conveyance of the meals on wheels and work goods and it is hoped on
occasions for day outings.
The day to day administration of the centre as a whole will be conducted directly
by the Public Health Department under the Medical Officer of Health with the help
of a House Committee composed of Members of the Council and various voluntary
bodies, subject to report to the Public Health Committee.
Cinema Admissions
Until 4 p.m. on each weekday (except Bank Holidays), elderly persons may visit
the cinema at a reduced rate of admission—namely, 9d. for any seat in the house—
on production of his or her pension book.
Free Baths
Free baths at the Public Baths, Squires Lane, N.3, are available to old-age
pensioners on production of their pension book on Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays
between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Laundry Service for the Incontinent—see page 23.
Housing
No report on the welfare of the elderly would be complete without reference to
their housing problem which, in my opinion, is the one fundamental consideration
and will be found under the appropriate heading—Housing.
Voluntary Organisations
The many voluntary organisations in the Borough provide a wide variety of
services thereby making a major contribution to meet the problems of the elderly.
One of the best known, is the Meals on Wheels Service provided by the W.V.S.
During the year, 9,117 meals were distributed (8,270 in 1962) and it is worthy of
mention that this valuable service is made possible by the kind co-operation of a local
firm, Simms Motor Units Ltd. The meals are prepared in the works canteen and
supplied to the W.V.S. for distribution at a cost subsidised by the firm itself.
The Council make a grant to the W.V.S. by means of financial aid for the purchase
of equipment and payment for meals ordered but not consumed.
Details of facilities available are given in the information section, page 55.
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