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The problem of the chronic sick, especially the bronchitic, still gives rise to much
concern. They do not receive as much statutory help as the T.B. patient, and yet are often more
handicapped; nor do they qualify as easily for rehousing, yet are living in damp conditions on
upper floors.
The Samaritan Fund has, as usual, helped with crises of rent arrears, clothing, fares for
holidays, and small grants for patients obviously in need in other ways.
Recuperative holidays have also been arranged in conjunction with the Health Depart*
ment and the extra nourishment scheme for needy tuberculous patients has been administered.
Needy patients of all categories have been further helped, either by activating the statutory
services, or by requesting help for them from voluntary organisations.
Hugh C. Price, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.P.H.
Consultant Chest Physician.

Also see Tables 3, 4 and 5, Page 107.
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