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large number of these pensioners are known to the Committee, through their visits to
the office, or through requests for a visitor to call on them from hospitals,
almoners, doctors, nurses etc. If only a few visits are possible during the year,
the old people do feel that they are being cared for, and that someone is interested
in them.
CHIROPODY SERVICE.
This Service has increased considerably. Clinical treatments are arranged by
the British Red Cross Society on our behalf; this Committee arranges for the housebound
to be treated in their own homes. We have been fortunate this year in obtaining
a grant of £60 per annum for a three year period from the National Corporation for
the Care of Old People, towards this Service. We are most grateful for this grant.
NIGHT ATTENDANT SERVICE,
This is still available for those wishing to take advantage of it.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY.
Last year a large party went to Cliftonville and spent a most enjoyable week.
Financial reasons prevented many going who would have liked to go, and unfortunately
we are limited to the amount we can assist. Many Borough Councils are making this
possible, and now give a grant for this purpose.
CLUBS.
There is still considerable interest shown, and the following clubs continue to
operate, within the Borough. The British Red Cross Society's "Evergreen" Clubs meet
at Colindale, Childs Hill, Edgware, Golders Green, Hampstead Garden Suburb and West
Hendon, The W.V.S. "Derby & Joan" Clubs at Burnt Oak and Mill Hill, whilst the Watling
Community Association Veteran's Club meets at the Watling Centre. Special facilities
exist for Jewish people of pensionable age, there being three Friendship Clubs
attached to the Synagogues at Edgware, Golders Green and Hendon. The Old People s
Welfare Committee is responsible for the "Over Sixties" Club which has made rapid
progress during the past six months.
Work has now commenced on the new Club and Office premises in Station Road,
Hendon, N.W.4, and we hope to occupy these in October, 1956.
MEALS ON WHEELS.
During the year the W.V.S. have served 9,047 meals to old age pensioners, and
these are very much appreciated by the recipients.
HOUSING.
This question is a great National problem, and causes us great concern. Many
requests are received for accommodation, one of the main complaints of the old people
is the many stairs they have so often to climb, and up which coal, and often water,
has to be carried.
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