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The house is run in conjunction with 'Homefield.' so that any
patients there who recover sufficiently, but are not able to return
home, can be transferred to 'Elmwood' for permanent residence."
"Greenhill," 5. Oaklands Road.
This Home is run by the Brook Lane Medical Mission, and
the General Secretary reports:—
"The Home has been full throughout the year. There are
twenty-two beds available, and during 1953. three new cases have
been admitted.
The old ladies have enjoyed several outings during the year.
On Coronation Day they were invited to the home of a kind friend
so that they could view the proceedings on Television, and later in
the day a Coronation Tea was provided for them at 'Greenhill.'
A coach outing was arranged a little later so that they could see
the decorations, and during this trip, they had the good fortune to
see the Queen. On another occasion the old ladies were taken to
South Bank (Waterloo) by coach, and much enjoyed having tea by
the river.
Nearly all the residents have been away for holidays during
the year, either to their relatives and friends, or to a Convalescent
Home connected with the Mission."
"Merevale," Bickley Park Road.
This Home is run by the North West Kent Housing Society.
Limited. Of the 35 residents, five are over 90 years of age. ten are
between the ages of 85 and 90. and the average age over all is
84.4 years, which leads to the thought that attention will probably
have to be given to recruiting younger entrants. Several of the
residents have been in the Home since it first opened in 1947.
"Armstrong House," 1, Southlands Grove, Bromley.
This Home is run by the Save Our Souls Society, and the
following report for the year 1953 has been received:—
"Accommodation.
Capacity 28
Weekly average numbers 27
Admitted during 1953 12
Present residents:
Women 10
Men 17
Average Age 76
Source of Supply.
During the year there was a total of only twelve vacancies and
of these six were caused by the transfer of residents to hospital or
other Homes on the understanding that ex-hospital patients or