Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Malden & Coombe]
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Hostels and Flatlets. There are three hostels and three flatlet schemes in
Maiden, Maiden residents who are in difficulties with accommodation should
write for an application form.
Holidays. Holiday schemes are arranged at special rates.
Foster Holidays. Hostesses are available to offer hospitality to old people
while the family is on holiday.
Bathchairs. These are available on loan from the Association at 2/- a month.
Chiropodyo Treatment at reduced rates is available either for able-bodied
old people or for the housebound for whom transport is provided to a clinic.
Old People's Clubs in Maiden.
Holly Lodge. Old People's Centre at 28, Chestnut Grove. Open week days
11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Subscriptions 6d. monthly.
All Club facilities including billiards, reading and work rooms, dinners and
teas.
Day Centre. A weekly Club for the housebound. Transport to and from the
Club where Craftwork and Physiotherapy are available.
Good Fellowship Club. Fridays 2 p.m. Congregational Hall, Cavendish Road.
Good Companions Club, Wednesdays 2 p.m. Cuddington Institute, Maiden Road
Worcester Park.
K.V.Club. Thursdays 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Village Hall, Kingston Vale, S.W.15.
Old Age Pensioners Federation.. Mondays 2.30 p.m. Stoneleigh Hall, Chestnut
Grove.
Citizens Advice Bureau, 41, Blagdon Road,, New Maiden. MAL: 4179
Advice given on National Assistance, Legal Problems, Hearing Aids, Spectacles,
Pensions, Rent etc.
Office hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday. - 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Wednesday. - 11 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Thursday. - 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Saturday. - 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.