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40 Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
The following agencies, public and charitable, are represented:—
L.C.C. School Medical Service.
British Red Cross Society.
London Insurance Committee.
War Pensions Committee.
Invalid Children's Aid Assn.
Brompton Hospital.
Board of Guardians.
Soldiers and Sailors Help Assn.
United Services Fund.
Charity Organisation Society.
Ranyard Nurses' Association.
St. Thomas's Hospital.
Several unattached members interested in Tuberculosis work
are also co-opted .
The Officers of the Committee are :—
Chairman.
Vice-Chairman.
Hon. Secretary.
Hon. Joint Secretary.
Hon. Treasurer.
Councillor T. Harding.
Miss J. M. Duff.
Miss Joan Smith.
Mrs. Nicol.
Mr. H. B. Harvey.
In May, 1924, Mr. A. R. Watson resigned from his position
as Honorary Secretary of the Care Committee. Mr. Watson
had acted in that capacity since December, 1922, and discharged
his duties in a most conscientious manner. Considerable difficulty
was experienced in obtaining a successor to Mr. Watson, and for
nearly six months the duties of Secretary had to be carried out
by the Dispensary Staff. Under these conditions it was extremely
difficult to cope with the work, and fortunately, in October, 1924,
the Committee were successful in obtaining the services of Miss
Joan Smith. Miss Smith's appointment as Honorary Secretary
was duly approved.
Meetings.—The Committee meets on alternate Friday afternoons
at 96, East Hill, S.W. 18, at 2.30 p.m.
The Care Committee endeavours to improve the social and
economic conditions of patients suffering from Tuberculosis. As
most of the charitable institutions in the neighbourhood are
represented on the Committee, much valuable advice and assistance
can be given.
Special consideration is given to the following points:—
(a) The provision of extra nourishment.
(b.) The provision of extra bed accommodation.