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always very pleasant. The interest taken by the
Borough Council in the work is shown by the fact
that three Councillors, including the Chairman of the
Public Health Committee, are regular attendants at
the meetings.
As typical of the multifarious problems that may
fall to the lot of a Care Committee for consideration,
the following may be mentioned :—
(1) Arranging for the disposal of children during
the absence of the mother in sanatorium.
(2) Assistance of patients who are in difficulties
over questions of insurance, pensions, accumulations
of debts, or dealings with money
lenders.
(3) Provision of clothing, fares, etc., for those
about to enter sanatorium.
(4) Friendly visiting of patients in institutions
and also in their own homes.
(5) Securing improved home conditions for
patients on their return.
(6) Interceding with employers to grant special
terms and facilities to men who cannot carry
on their work at the previous productive
level.
(7) Using influence to place individuals in situa-
tions known personally to members either in
the country or the town.
(8) Securing employment for patients recently
discharged from sanatorium.
(9) Making provision for the care of children or
adolescents who are under the charge of
drunken or immoral parents or guardians.
This list is not intended to be in any way exhaustive,
but the accompanying description of illustrative cases
compiled by Miss Sargent, Secretary to the Committee,