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also be referred to the London County Council for the supply of extra nourishment
and during the year 94 such cases were provided with milk, butter and
eggs. It has been found no longer necessary to employthe services of a
full time Welfare Officer and this aspect of chest clinic work is covered in
the duties of the Physician's Secretary who is also secretary to the Chest
Clinic Samaritan Fund Committee. This voluntary fund is used to assist
patients in immediate need and where such help is not available from official
sources. It is supported by a donation from the Mayor of Lambeth and a
contribution from the Sunday Cinematograph Fund. Help from the fund was
given to 158 patients during the year.