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Wireless
The "Wireless for the Bedridden Society'' have been very helpful towards our housebound
old people In addition thirty portable sets are maintained and are available from
the Organiser
Disposable Bed Pads
There is a steady demand for these pads and they have helped families to cope
during the winter months Approximately 72 pads are given per month.
Coal
Lack of coal has been a great source of hardship to many elderly people during the
severe winter. Supplies could not get through and they were compelled to pay an
excessive amount out of their small incomes for packaged solid fuel which was in the
range of 16s. to 18s, cwt. With the aid of other agencies the Old People s Welfare
Committee gave assistance to many needy aged persons.
HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED BY OTHER AUTHORITIES
Hospital Service - North-East Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board
The hospitals in the Borough are locally administered by the Tottenham Group
Hospital Management Committee whose offices are at the Prince of Wales's General
Hospital.
The Group comprises the undermentioned hospitals and clinic:-
(1) BearsteadMemorial Maternity Hospital with Annexe at Hampton Court
(2) St. Ann's General Hospital
(3) Prince of Wales's General Hospital with Annexe at Nazeing (Princess Louise
Convalescent Home)
(4) Tottenham Chest Clinic
Out-patient clinics provided at the Prince of Wales's General Hospital are set outon
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