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WANDSWORTH TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1968
I again have pleasure in reporting yet another successful year
for the Care Committee. We have again been able to help many
patients and their families with such items as clothing, bedding,
coal and gas bills and rent arrears. All of which, we hope, have
helped to make them a little more comfortable or lessen some of
their worries.
During the year we have had some changes on the Committee.
In April our Secretary, Miss Oakey, retired after fifteen years'
service, and at a small party we were able to wish her every happiness
in her retirement and to thank her for all her work for the
Care Committee. Mrs. Ireland, our Vice-Chairman, also retired
after many years' service, but has kindly offered to help us whenever
time permits. Major Lawden was voted our new Vice-Chairman
and Mrs. Simpkin succeeded Miss Oakey as Secretary. We
also welcomed two new members to the Committee, Councillor
Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Beauchamp. Miss Greenaway is now the
Social Worker for Balham Chest Clinic and will present the cases
needing help from that Clinic.
The Annual Sale of Work was a financial success and an enjoyable
afternoon for all those who attended. The Mayor, Alderman
Lester, J.P., accompanied by the Mayoress, graciously opened the
Sale which was held in the Civic Suite at the Town Hall. This
year we resumed our Christmas Draw which, as well as benefiting
the funds of the Committee and the prize winners, caused a little
excitement.
Two outings were provided for patients this year, one to Hastings
in the spring and one to Brighton in the late summer. Mr. and
Mrs. Ireland kindly made themselves responsible for these outings,
for which we offer our thanks, and two very happy days were had
by all.
We were again able to give Christmas presents to our needy
patients and their families and these, judging by the letters of
thanks, were greatly appreciated. This year the Wandsworth
Rotary Club kindly gave us six Christmas parcels which were
delivered to local families.
The Handicraft Class continues to meet weekly, and while enjoying
each other's company, they make some very attractive
articles for the Sale of Work.
Once again I would like to record my thanks to all who have
assisted and co-operated with us during the year, including the
Women's Royal Voluntary Service and the officers of the Ministry
of Social Security and Labour Exchanges. To my Vice-Chairman,
Hon. Treasurer and every member of the Committee I extend my
grateful thanks for their help and support throughout the year,