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Wanstead and Woodford 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]
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Once again the most successful activity was the Christmas Seals
Campaign which established a new record for the Association. Total
sales were £769 9. 11 and the net profit to the Association was
£646 14. 5.
The T.B. Helping Hand Association was formed in February of
this year for the purpose of organising fund-raising activities for
the Case Association. As a result of these activities, which included
fashion shows, whist drives, and dances, a sum of £120 was donated
to the Care Association by the end of the financial year. It is gratifying
to report that much of the work for the T.B. Helping Hand
Association and support of its activities emanates from Wanstead
and Woodford. Further evidence of the sympathetic interest in our
work from within the Borough was provided when we received a
donation of £200 from the funds of the disbanded Woodford District
Nursing Association to be used in assisting Wanstead and Woodford
patients.
In the following table will be seen the assistance given to patients during the financial year ended 31st March, 1956
| Amount | No. of patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Extra nourishment | £1,257 | 94 |
| Fares—relatives visiting and convalescence | 93 | 22 |
| Fares for patients attending Occupational Therapy Class | 8 | 10 |
| Learner Driver Course | 7 | 1 |
| Hire Purchase Debts | 24 | 2 |
| Art and Occupational Therapy materials | 6 | 2 |
| Wireless Licences | 3 | 3 |
| Christmas Grants | 56 | 99 |
| Dentures | 4 | 1 |
| Coal Bunker | 5 | 1 |
| Gas Bill | 4 | 1 |
| Removal Expenses | 6 | 1 |
| Financial | 28 | 3 |
A T.B. Health Visitor on the staff of the Area Medical Officer
works from the Chest Clinic. All notified cases of tuberculosis are
visited at regular intervals, arrangements are made for the examination
of contacts and patients are advised regarding measures to
prevent spread of infection.
Rehabilitation of Tuberculosis Patients
During the year the Area Sub-Committee accepted financial responsibility
in one case for a patient undergoing rehabilitation at
Preston Hall Settlement. No charge is made to the patient.
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