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168 individual patients referred to the National Assistance
Board for grants, received assistance for the following purposes:-
(a) Bedding 15
(b) Clothing 22
(c) Extra Nourishment 47
(d) Any other purposes 121
(i.e. maintenance grants etc.)
Handicraft
A Handicrafts Exhibition and Sale held in December demonstrated
the abilities of many of the patients who have received training
in various forms of handicraft. There was a singular success in
dealing with a Mongol boy of 15. Home tuition from the County
was delayed for a considerable time, and many hours of infinite
patience were spent in teaching this lad basket work and other
handwork. Now a considerable number of articles are being sold.
Summer Outing for Patients
Two coach loads of patients were taken to Bognor Regis in
August, to their great pleasure and satisfaction. They were all
chronic patients including several cripples. Three Health Visitors
and the Welfare Officer were in charge, the Hospital gave the food
for the day, and the Staff contributed towards extra expenses.
Most of the patients paid their own fare. A special effort was
made by the Health Visitors to raise money for next year's outing.
The local factory loaned a "Tombola" at the Sale of Work, when £21
was collected for this purpose.
Poliomyelitis

Two cases of the twenty seven were treated in their own homes by
the family doctor. The remaining twenty five were admitted to
the special Poliomyelitis Unit of St. Ann's Hospital.