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Twenty-one patients, or families, known to the Committee, have removed
from the Borough during the year; three of these were transferred to other Committees.
There is still need for better housing accommodation in the Central
London area. It is very seldom that families can avail themselves of the
accommodation provided by the London County Council in out-lying Estates. For
financial, and physical reasons the workers require to live within easier access of
their work. Of the 21 families that removed, two accepted accommodation on
out-lying Estates. One bitterly regretted having done so owing to length of
journeys to work. The other moved because the wage earner, having obtained
employment on the railway, found it more convenient for his work; this was an
exceptional case.
Twenty patients known to the Committee have died during the year. Three
of these died in their homes, the other 17 died in Hospitals. Shortly before he
died, we were able to arrange for the admission of a Chinaman to St. Columba's
Hospital for the Dying; he had no home, or relatives, in this country, but had
friends who were willing to pay for his maintenance.
On the recommendation of the Committee, one patient, who was under
treatment in a residential institution, was granted dentures by the Council, free
of cost,
The Committee gratefully acknowledges the co-operation and assistance
afforded by the British Legion and United Services Benevolent Committee, the
British Red Cross Society's Emergency Help Committee, the Charity Organisation
Society, the Invalid Children's Aid Association, the London Philanthropic
Society (who made a much appreciated gift of coal tickets in February and in
November), the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the Trustees of Stafford's Charity,
Regimental Funds, etc.
The Committee is also greatly indebted to those who, by their contributions,
enabled many of our families to spend a happier Christmas than they would
otherwise have done. £11. 12s. 6d. was collected in cash, and we received a gift
of one ton of coals for distribution. Dinners were supplied to 30 families (114
persons) through the Polytechnic Distress and Christmas Dinner Fund, and gifts
of coal were made to 20 families.
Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1923.
It was not necessary to take any action under the above Regulations during
the year 1934.
Home Nursing for Tuberculous Patients.
It was necessary during the year 1934 for only one tuberculous patient to be
nursed under the arrangements made by the Council with the Metropolitan
Distrct Nursing Association. Forty-two visits were made to this patient.