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Medical Attention.
Two local doctors make routine weekly calls and emergency
visits when necessary. Several residents are under the constant
medical supervision of their doctors.
Residents are referred to hospital for specialist and occulist
examinations, surgical treatment and x-ray. A chiropodist visits
the home each month.
Recreation.
The residents enjoyed many concerts, film shows and special
lea parties which were given by local organisations and friends.
Several residents are members of the 0ver-60 Club and many
invitations were received for special parties, the cinema, theatre
and coach trips at reduced costs.
The Ladies Circle, Bromley, arranged a coach outing to
Hildenborough Barn, Kent, and a special tea, which all residents
greatly enjoyed.
Religious Worship.
Short informal Services were held each Sunday evening and
Holy Communion once a month for those wishing to take part.
Staff.
The Staff consisted of the Matron and one resident Assistant
Matron, also non-resident domestic staff, a part-time cook and
handyman/gardener. Owing to illness and the increasing infirmity
of several residents, a night attendant has been engaged. This
reduces the strain on the Matron and her Assistant.
Finance.
During the Society's financial year ended 25th September. 1954.
the total cost of maintaining the Home amounted to £3,900 and
exceeded income by approximately £400.
WELFARE OF OLD PEOPLE.
The Women's Voluntary Service do a tremendous amount of
good work in this welfare service and the following details have
been furnished by the Centre Organiser.
Over 60's Clubs.
These Clubs meet once a week and old people have the
opportunity of meeting others, making friends, playing games, doing
handicrafts, reading, etc., and having a cup of tea together.
Sick visitors take tea to those unable to attend.