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Help the Disabled Week
During the national "Help the Disabled" week in October,
arrangements were made by the department to have a display of aids
and equipment and craft work, for the disabled, at Pine Lodge, Blagdon
Road, New Maiden, for two days. The exhibition was very well attended.
Christmas Party
A party for physically handicapped persons was held at Pine
Lodge at Christmas, This was organised by the staff from the office
and the occupational therapy centre at Westbury Road, New Maiden, Some
54 handicapped persons enjoyed a musical entertainment and took part
in competitions provided and arranged by the Worcester Park British
Legion, with refreshments provided by the staff.
Social and Recreational Clubs for the Handicapped
The remainder of the services which are provided for
physically handicapped persons can be described as recreational.
These involve grants to clubs and provision of holidays. There are
in the borough a number of organisations which run social clubs, as
listed, for handicapped persons and receive grants from this authority.
Their efforts in this field are much appreciated.