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In a few suitable cases, dental attention and dentures were
obtained through the Council's scheme.
Two bath chairs which were given to one of our Nurses have
been of great benefit to some cases, who would otherwise be bedridden.
Several air rings and other nursing accessories are also
available for lending to patients requiring them.
One or two patients have been found employment, applications
for re-housing have been supported, relatives in a few instances
have been helped to visit friends in distant Sanatoria.
The foregoing is a skeletal sketch of the efforts of the nursing
staff of the Dispensary in addition to their routine duties. It is
by no means a complete record, but does show that this aspect
of a tuberculosis scheme is not entirely neglected. It must be
admitted that this feature could with advantage be elaborated and
made official, but, under the circumstances, the results obtained
are gratifying.
Handicraft Centre.—This continues its good work under the
able leadership of Mr. Worlock, the organizer. During the year,
the waste patch of ground which was so unsightly in front of the
hut, has been transformed into a miniature rock garden as a result
of the enthusiasm of Mr. Worlock, and the industry of members
of the class.
Miss Forth the instructress, attends on one morning weekly
when the official session is held, but the Centre is open every day
for the convenience of members.
The numbers on the class roll average about twenty, of whom
some fifteen attend more or less regularly.
Some difficulty is experienced in getting new members interested.
Those fit for light occupation naturally wish to find a
remunerative type. Unfit patients find frequent journeys to the
Centre a difficulty, especially those from the more distant homes.
It must be remembered that the Centre is entirely self
supporting. In fact, it is considered that some official recognition
by the Council in tho way of a small subsidy would be an encouraging
gesture. It was recorded in at least one Annual Report last year,
that a Handicraft Centre in a Metropolitan Borough had to be
discontinued through lack of support.
In the case of our Centre, a gonerous measure of praise is due
to the members of the Voluntary Committee, who contributed
time and enthusiasm towards organizing a Summer Outing and
Christmas Party for the class and friends in 1935.