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The close link between the Council and the voluntaryorganisations
in the field of community care has continued, and
substantial progress has been made with the expansion of the mealson-wheels
service. This is an essential five day a week service to
housebound, infirm and handicapped people who have no other regular
or satisfactory means of obtaining a hot meal.
There is always room for expansion of this service as more
people in need are discovered by the social welfare officers or are
referred by the hospitals, district nurses, health visitors, doctors
and statutory and voluntary organisations and I look forward to the
time when the new kitchen planned for the Alpha Road site is built
and in operation.
At Christmas 1969, 219 dinners consisting of the traditional
turkey, savoury stuffing, sausage, roast potatoes and brussels
sprouts and Christmas pudding were delivered.
During 1969 at total of 44,050 meals were delivered, compared
with 36,722 in 1968.

During October the Health and Welfare Committee decided to increase
the cost of the meals supplied from 1s.4d. to 1s.6d. which brings this
authority more in line with the other London Boroughs.
Recreation and Meals
The Council has continued to make grants annually to voluntary
organisations whose activities include the provision of meals and/or
recreation for old people. The three Old People's Welfare Committees