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way to accepting treatment. Her mother who was also a widow
and unable to work was entirely dependent upon her and the only
income was 12s. 0d. per week National Health Insurance Benefit.
Relatives had been assisting but were unable to continue. The
Committee were able to obtain financial assistance for the patient,
she was granted extra nourishment and provided with suitable
clothing and after a short period admitted to Sanatorium. Financial
assistance was also obtained for her mother and is still continuing.
The patient was thus enabled to complete five months' Sanatorium
treatment. She returned showing great improvement and has
now removed to the seaside and become self-supporting again.