Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1963.

  • Bermondsey (London, England). Metropolitan Borough.
Date:
[1964]
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Credit: Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1963. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    (16) The following table sets out the number of meals provided during the year: Meals on Wheels Municipal Club Weekend Meals W.V.S. Luncheon Club 2,657 934 139 January - February 2,521 1,146 147 - March 2,729 858 191 - April 2,651 1,106 169 - May 3,085 1,146 146 - June 210 2,483 858 - July 1,984 1,106 168 - August 2,583 821 204 - September 2,774 937 234 - 171 October 3,097 1,234 245 (Guy's) 196 November 2,882 1,206 307 „ December 2,610 834 300 „ 194 561 33,056 12,185 2,460 Under the provisions of the National Assistance Act 1948 (Amendment) Act, 1962 the Council, as from 1st April, 1963, also assumed responsibility for the provision of recreation for old people. Arrangements were made for 179 elderly people to spend holidays at the seaside and a standard grant was made in each case, the balance of the cost being met by the individual. The same rate of grant was paid to 219 people proceeding on holiday under private arrangements. The Bermondsey and Rotherhithe Council for the Welfare of Old People have for some years arranged afternoon outings for the elderly homebound as these old people rarely have the opportunity of seeing something of the countryside. The Council decided to continue with this greatly appreciated activity and during the year four afternoon outings were arranged consisting of a ride into the countryside with a stop for tea on the way. Those who by reason of infirmity were unable to get to a central point to board the coach were collected from their homes and returned at the end of the day. Some 300 old people participated in these outings, the success of which was in no small measure due to the kindness, courtesy and great consideration shown by the coach drivers. Arrangements were made for fireguards to be fitted in the homes of 37 elderly people. I appreciate the co-operation shown by owners of property in the Borough in helping to reduce a very real risk of accidents to those who are frail and infirm. During the year 82 articles of home nursing equipment held by the Council on behalf of the Red Cross were issued on loan. MUNICIPAL CLUB The Club in its sixth year has considerably increased its membership which now totals 628.