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It will be seen from the chart that 657 successful visits were paid to immigrant
arrivals to the Borough during 1965.
In only one case was a notification of pulmonary tuberculosis subsequently
received relating to one of these arrivals.
These visits were paid by an officer of the Welfare Department, and I should
like to record my thanks to the Chief Welfare Officer.
Tuberculosis Care Committees
The Borough continued the aid given to these voluntary committees, whose work
remained largely unaffected by the change in London government.
Islington Chest and Tuberculosis Care Committee
Patients or their families were assisted with supplementary nourishment, fuel,
holidays, fares, and with advice on mortgages, rent control and a wide range of
personal problems.
An annual outing to Eastbourne was enjoyed by 49 patients, the cost being met
from the proceeds of a concert. At Christmas, food vouchers were distributed to
nearly 200 recipients.
The funds from which assistance was given were derived from charitable
organisations such as the Hospital Friends, the Richard Cloudesley Trust, the St.
Patrick's Benevolent Society, and by organised and special efforts, of which the
principal was the Christmas Seal Sale. Many firms also contributed gift parcels.
The officers of the Committee were:-
Councillor Mrs. E.M. Simms - Chairman
Councillor Mrs. B. Stradling - Vice-Chairman
Dr. V. Freeman - Honorary Treasurer
Mr. J. Buckle - Welfare Officer and Secretary of
the Islington Chest Clinic
The Care Committee also administered an occupational therapy service, two
Occupational therapists being employed by the London Borough of Islington. During
the year, 36 patients received instruction at home under this service.
Finsbury Chest and Tuberculosis Care Committee
This Voluntary committee raised most of its funds from the sale of Christmas
seals and these funds were used to help patients attached to the Finsbury Chest Clinic
and their relatives.
Thirty-one people received a Christmas parcel and a grocery voucher and six
patients were given grants to purchase new clothing. Holidays for two patients and
fares for one patient were also paid for from the funds of the Committee.
The officers of the Committee were:-
Mrs. A.E. Lamb - Chairman
E. G. Crowsley Esq. - Honorary Treasurer
Miss A. Phelps - Secretary
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