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Tuberculosis Dispensaries.
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The Officers of the Committee are:—
Chairman: Councillor T. Harding.
Vice-Chairman: Miss J. M. Duff.
Hon. Secretary: Miss F. Walker.
Hon. Joint Secretary: Mrs. Nicol.
Hon. Treasurer: Mr. H. B. Harvey.
In April, 1925, the Committee lost the services of Miss Joan
Smith as Hon. Secretary. However, they were fortunate in
obtaining the services of Miss F. Walker, who had previously
filled that position for several years. Miss Walker's long experience
in social welfare work is a great asset to the Committee,
and her appointment as Hon. Secretary was duly approved.
Meetings.—The Committee meet at 174, East Hill, on alternate
Friday afternoons 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.
(c.) Provision of open air shelters. (Five such shelters—
the property of the Borough Council—have been in almost continuous
use during the year).
(d.) Removal of patient to friends and relatives in the
country.
(e.) The care of children and of the home during the
absence of the mother or housewife.
(f.) The provision of financial assistance to the family or
patient.
When a patient is accepted by the London County Council
for treatment in a residential institution under the Council's