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E.—Was a married woman with six small children. She was
suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis and was recommended for
sanatorium treatment, but found it very difficult to leave home on
account of her family. The case was referred to the Charity Organisation
Society, who, as the husband was an ex-service man, were
able with the help of the United Services Fund, to send the children
away. At this juncture, one of the small boys broke his arm and
was admitted to the Fulham Hospital. The baby was in the Babies'
Hospital and there were thus four children to be placed. Of these,
the little girl was sent to Broadheath and the three boys to a cottage
in the country. The day the children left home, the patient herself
went into Brompton Hospital, where she still remains.
F.—Was a young girl of 19, who was sent to sanatorium and
returned greatly improved, but not fit to work. Her home conditions
were very crowded and poor and she was not likely to improve
while there. She was referred to the Guardians for help and they
sent her to Wales, paying her fares and also for her board and
lodging while away, with the result that she returned after about
two months greatly improved. She is now nearly well and is doing
light domestic work.