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and family of a patient after his removal to a sanatorium.
A patient rehoused by the Council had her home furnished
with the assistance of the County Committee. The cost of
repairs to wireless sets has been paid and wireless licences
purchased. The Committee has a radio set available for
loaning to patients.
Occupational Therapy is becoming generally recognised
as an aid towards the recovery of patients. The Committee
are fortunate in having as Occupational Therapist a teacher
of Arts and Crafts from Crayford Manor House Community
Centre. Also an advanced student from the same Centre as
Assistant Occupational Therapist, both working in a voluntary
capacity. Patients have been supplied with materials
and also tools where necessary. A hand loom has been
purchased and hand loom weaving is now one of the crafts
available-
The results of the Christmas Seals Sale were most gratifying
showing, after deduction of administrative expenses,
an increase from £45 14s. 6d. in 1951 to £126 5s. 2d. in 1952.
The County Organiser, Health Visitor, Chest Physican
and District Officer have given invaluable service to the
Committee.
MASS RADIOGRAPHY.
A Mass Radiography Survey was carried out by Dr. J.
M. Morgan of the London Mass Radiography Unit in
Crayford from the 7th to the 14th May, 1952. The total
number radiographed was 507 men and 657 women.
Analysis of abnormal large film showed probable significant
new cases of pulmonary tuberculosis for further investigation—5
men and 6 women.
WELFARE OF OLD PEOPLE.
The Old People's Welfare Committee is now established
and becoming more widely known in the District. Liaison
Officers have been appointed on a Ward basis, whose duty
it is to visit old people in their own homes and to report to
the Committee cases of distress found in their respective
areas.
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