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some articles of his clothing had given out and the Committee were
able to arrange through the Charity Organisation Society for him
to be supplied with what was necessary. He is still undergoing
treatment and making good progress.
E.McK., aged 28. This patient, who had suffered from Tuberculosis
for some years, moved into this Borough following her
discharge after a period of Institutional treatment. Her parents
were dead and she had only one brother who was married and not
able to help her. Enquiries were made with regard to her insurance
benefit, and it was found that she was entitled to arrears of benefit,
in addition to the current rate of sick pay. Pending the payment
of the arrears a grant for extra nourishment was given by the
Committee, and as she was then considered fit for work, enquiries
were made with regard to employment. Within a short time
domestic work was found for her in a Sanatorium in the country
A.H., aged 36. This patient was in domestic service and had
been ill for some time, but she was afraid to seek treatment as she
felt it would mean her giving up work. Her parents were dead,
and she had no home and no savings, and her brothers were not
in a position to help her. Her only sister had died of Tuberculosis.
Eventually she attended her panel doctor, who sent her to the
Dispensary for examination. She was found to be suffering from
Tuberculosis in a fairly advanced stage, and after persuasion she
agreed to give up her work and enter Hospital. An early vacancy
was obtained for her, and the Committee were able to arrange for
suitable clothing to be granted to her. As her only income was her
National Health Insurance Benefit the Committee recommended
that no charge should be made for her maintenance and treatment,
and the Council agreed to this. When we last heard from her she
was making progress, and her National Health Insurance benefit
will accumulate whilst she is in Hospital so that she will have a little
sum of money due to her on her discharge.
L.W., aged 38. This patient, who had received several periods
of Sanatorium treatment between 1916 and 1925, was found to be
living in one room on her own, her only income being her National
Health Insurance benefit of 7s. 6d. per week. Her parents were
dead, and her sister was married and had seven children, and
although she gave the patient a little help at times she was not
able to do much. The Care Committee gave this patient extra
nourishment for a time, and did their best to induce her to apply
to the Public Assistance Committee for help. This she refused to
do for some time, but the Committee kept in constant touch with
the case, and eventually, when the sister's husband became unemployed,
they were able to induce the patient to make an application
for help which was granted, and she is now able to obtain sufficient
for her needs.
G.W., aged 41. This man attended the Dispensary for observation,
and it was found necessary for him to be admitted to