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My general impression is that the health of immigrants in our community is steadily
improving, certainly as far as general nutrition is concerned Presumably this is due to
the improved standard of living enjoyed here. This is most marked amongst those in
regular work, as one would expect.
The social needs of these patients under the care of the clinics are not forgotten;
these have been investigated and the Care Committees have made grants to those in need.
Patients are advised about the statutory services for which they are recommended, and
arrangements made for home helps, extra nourishment for the tuberculous, recuperative
holidays and rehabilitation. Those patients with financial problems which could not be
met through statutory sources were referred to the Care Committees, or to other voluntary
societies for assistance. Particular attention was paid to the needs of the chronic
elderly sick, and grants were made for extra fuel during the cold weather.
The Stepney Care Committee made a grant to provide a free coach outing to Brighton
for some chronic sick patients, and at Christmas, gifts were taken to many at home in both
areas, to provide extra comforts.
Funds were raised by an appeal to local firms and we much appreciate the support
given in this way."
VENEREAL DISEASE
Annual returns received from venereal disease clinics at the London Hospital, Dreadnought
Seamen's Hospital, Greenwich, Albert Dock Hospital, Woolwich, St. Bartholomew's and St.
Thomas's Hospitals show that new cases attending these hospitals during the year were as
follows:-
At The Whitechapel Clinic; London Hospital
Area of Other
Syphilis Gonorrhoea Total (1966)
Residence Conditions
Tower Hamlets 86 722 2,143 2,951 (2,192)
Other London Boroughs 112 827 3,563 4,502 (3,302)
Other Areas 22 122 780 924 ( 811)
220 1,671 6,486 8,377 ( 6,305)
At Other Hospitals named above:
Tower Hamlets residents 2 10 90 102
Two welfare officers appointed by the Council work from the Whitechapel Clinic under the
direction of Dr. E.M.C. Dunlop, M.D.,M.R.C.P., Medical Director of the Clinic, for tracing
contacts and following up defaulters.
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