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been made There are now three nurses employed by the Association and authority
has already been given for the appointment of a fourth. We have indeed been
fortunate in the nurses who have served us and I would like to pay a tribute to
the kindness they have shown in the carrying out of their duties. I use this
word "kindness" deliberately for I believe that this is the quality that is
most required They are welcome and popular and tributes are received daily
expressing appreciation of the services they have rendered.
It is not yet possible to employ them entirely on preventive work, that is,
the routine visiting of old people who are well at the moment, and advising as
to the preservation of health Much of their time is still spent in investigating
cases of hardship both medical and social. referred to us by the Mayor,
Aldermen and Councillors, voluntary societies, doctors, hospital almoners, and
ministers of religion Although this work is essential, it is curative and very
often directed towards circumstances which might have been prevented had we
received earlier knowledge of the plight of the old persons concerned.

Voluntary Visitors
The work of the nurses is augmented by visits paid by some 60 voluntary
workers each of whom makes himself or herself responsible for visits to one
or two old people, weekly if possible, and reports to me when help is required
I have placed this work of the nurses and the voluntary visitors first
because I consider it to be of primary importance The St, Pancras Association
for the Care of the Aged does much to alleviate suffering and to make happier
the life of old people living in the borough but the reason for its formation
was to keep old people well and cheerful in their own homes, and this is
achieved basically through the services of our nurses and the voluntary visitors.
Invalid Meals

I think it is possible that the number of meals required may be increased
in the forcoming year.
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