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found willing to use a shelter in the Southern half of the Borough where they
are to be obtained.
There are less strenuous objections to disinfection than formerly, though,
in spite of our instruction, ideas are still a little vague as to its purpose. One
woman refused a second disinfection of her room because she had felt no
benefit from the first; while another woman begged for the process because
she felt sure it would do her good.
It may stimulate the care of the consumptive if we realise to how large an
extent the uncared-for consumptive tends to drift to the food trades. A girl,
who was refused Sanatorium treatment, promptly went and obtained work in
a restaurant kitchen ; a man, whom no one else would employ, helped his
mother, the keeper of a lodging house, to wash up, etc. These people must
live by some means, and must obtain light and semi-casual work.
It is these general considerations which make so welcomc the long delayed
arrival of our Dispensary. Acting in close agreement with the other Institutions,
both Medical and Social, of the district, it will help us to an accurate
diagnosis, not simply of the physical, but also of the social conditions which
are at the root of our difficulties.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
M. E. Bibby,
Sanitary Inspector.