View report page

18
a result of this the Unit visited Faddington between January and May, once in each month, for a total of twelve days.
During these twelve days 3,122 persons were x-rayed, of whom 44 men and 65 women were recalled for a second Picture
on a large film. The following table gives the results of these large films :—
Referred to Tuberculosis Officer 34
No further action required 43
Recheck at a later date 17
Did not attend for large film 1
Awaiting result of investigation 14
By May, 1952 "Odelco" sets had been received by the hospitals and chest clinic and the work was transferred to
these sets. The Unit had provided much needed assistance when it was required but the demand did not reach
the estimated volume, as provision was made to x-ray a total of 6,600 persons under this scheme.
Under the normal planning, the Unit visited the Maternity and Child Welfare Centre at 283, Harrow Road in
December and provision was made to x-ray 4,925 persons. In fact 3,147 presented themselves and of this number
28 men and 20 women were recalled for large films to be taken.

The Council made a grant of £10 towards the cost of the publicity for the second survey. In addition, posters
were exhibited and leaflets made available to the public at the Council's establishments. Booking centres, where
appointments could be made, were opened at the Public Health Department and the Queen's Park Library.
OLD PEOPLE'S WELFARE. —For some years there has been an Old People's Welfare Committee in Paddington.
This Committee was however given a new impetus in January, 1952, when it was reconstituted at the suggestion of the
Mayor at that time, Alderman Norris Kenyon, J.P., B.Sc., L.C.C.
One of the first acts of the new committee was to appoint a paid part-time organiser for which purpose a grant was
obtained from the Borough Council. Shortly afterwards a small fund was raised by the Committee for their general
activities and already much good work has been done and several schemes are in hand for providing services to ease
the burden of old age.
HOLIDAY HOME. -The holidays at Bexhill continued to be so popular that many more people applied to go than
could be accommodated. During the year 583 guests were accommodated at the Home. The figures for previous
years are 1949 (the Home opened in April)—461 ; 1950—573 ; 1951—581.
Staffing the Home continued to present difficulties. At one period in the summer there was neither a cook nor a
domestic, leaving only the Manageress and the chambermaid-waitress. Thanks are due to the Manageress for her fine
work in keeping the Home running smoothly and maintaining the high standard of comfort and enjoyment which the
guests so frequently comment on.
In accordance with the desire expressed by the Council on the 31st January, 1952, a suitably framed photograph
of the late Alderman Mrs. Paterson was unveiled in the entrance hall of the Home on the 26th April, 1952. The
inscription, which is in black lettering on a white mount underneath the photograph, reads as follows :—
In memory of
Alderman Mrs. M. M. Paterson, O.B.E., J.P.,
member of Paddington Metropolitan Borough Council
from 1934 to 1951.
Her untiring efforts on behalf of the aged
led to the establishment of this Holiday Home.