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BECKENHAM DISTRICT TUBERCULOSIS
CARE COMMITTEE
The following report on the work of the local Tuberculosis Care
Committee has been submitted by the Hon. Secretary, Mr. M. E.
Forster, to whom I express my thanks.
"During the year the Beckenham District Tuberculosis Care
Committee continued its work amongst the tubercular patients
and their families in Beckenham and West Wickham, keeping in
close contact with the Health Visitors from the Chest Clinics.
Patients who are in need of help have their cases referred to the
Committee at its monthly meeting. Any emergency can be dealt
with by one of two Liaison Officers who are allowed to spend up
to £5. If further help is needed an emergency committee can deal
with this.
Over £370 was spent on giving 92 grants during the year.
These are made up as follows :—
Christmas Gifts 29; Free meat issues 22; Fares for families
to visit hospitals 18; Electricity bills 3; Coal bills 2; Extra
food 2; Holidays 2; Temporary loans 2; Moving
expenses 2; Rent for a bed-rest 1; Extra clothing 1; Fees
for correspondence course 1; Gas bill 1; Hire purchase
debt 1; House decorations 1; One week's rent 1; Wireless
licence 1.
The Sale at Christmas-time of Seals brought in over £295;
this, together with donations and the proceeds of a Jumble Sale,
are the main sources of income.
A great number of local Organisations have representatives
on the Committee, so close co-operation is maintained with other
Voluntary Committees. Sometimes help can be obtained from
them.
On the whole less money was spent during the year, but it is
thought that the Committee will be needed for a long time yet."
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