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Christmas parcels, food and fuel vouchers were distributed to some of the patients.
Funds were obtained from charitable organisations and £170 was raised by the sale of
Christmas seals.
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Throughout the year necessitous patients received supplementary milk, butter and eggs
and help was given with fuel, holidays and fares. Patients and their families were advised
on financial matters and a wide range of personal problems.
The occupational therapy service continued and the two occupational therapists employed
by the Borough made 247 more visits to patients at home and held 17 more sessions at Cromwell
Lodge hostel for tuberculous men than in 1966.
The officers of the Committee were: -
Councillor E. M. Simms Chairman
Councillor Mrs. B. Stradling Vice-Chairman
Dr. H. 0. Williams Honorary Treasurer
Mr. J. Buckle Welfare Officer and Secretary to Islington Chest
and Tuberculosis Care Committee.
Miss A. Phelps Welfare Officer.
Hostel for homeless tuberculous men, Cromwell Lodge, Cholmeley Park, N.6.
Despite all efforts, it was not possible to appoint an assistant warden, and the warden
was obliged to cope on his own. The turnover of domestic staff remained high and I am grateful
to the warden for managing so well under so many difficulties.
23(23) men were in residence at the end of the year, 19 (19) of these were from other
London Boroughs. 3 (2) Islington patients were in residence at Hurlingham Lodge Hostel in
the London Borough of Hammersmith.
Work of Chest Clinic Welfare Officers.
Patients assisted for the first time with:-
Beds and Bedding - (1)
Clothing or Footwear 5 (9)
Patients at the end of the year receiving extra nourishment (Council and Care Committee)
84 (194).
Home Visiting - by tuberculosis health visitors
Total visits (including contacts; but excluding unsuccessful visits - 3,078 (3,222).
Diversional Therapy
Total sessions held at Cromwell Lodge Hostel 99 (82)
Total number of visits made to patients in their own homes 1,521 (1,274).
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