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Occupational Therapy continues to progress satisfactorily,
and it was felt that this aspect of the Committee's work
was well worthwhile.
The result of the Christmas Seals Sale, after deduction
of administrative expenses, amounted to £106 18s. 3d.
The County Organiser, Health Visitor, Chest Physician
and District Officer have given invaluable service to the
Committee.
MASS RADIOGRAPHY.
A Mass Radiography Survey was carried out by the
South East London Mass Radiography Unit in the Crayford
Urban District from the 11th February to 3rd March, 1954.
The total number radiographed was 1,318 men and 1,942
women.
Analysis of abnormal large film showed probable significant
new cases of pulmonary tuberculosis for further
investigation—11 men and 10 women.
WELFARE OF OLD PEOPLE.
This has continued to provide an increasing demand on
the services of the Health Department and the Crayford Old
Peoples Welfare Committee during the year. Many cases
brought to the notice of the Department by the Committee
Visitors and otherwise discovered, have been visited by the
Medical Officer of Health and Sanitary Inspectors. Arrangements
have been made for entry into Old Peoples Homes
where this has been possible.
The Visiting Service carried out by the Crayford Old
Peoples Welfare Committee has continued to flourish. Help
has been given to the old folk with clothing and small home
comforts, gifts of tea and sugar. Two wheelchairs, one
purchased by the Committee and one donated to the Committee
during the past year both for the purpose for loaning
out to old people, have been used extensively.
Many services have been rendered to elderly people and
in this connection much assistance had been given by other
Voluntary Organisations to the Old Peoples Welfare Committee.
Last offices have been carried out by Visitors.
Following the Committee's decision to operate a holiday
scheme in conjunction with those at present operating in
many coastal resorts, arrangements were made for some 63
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