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CRAYFORD TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE
The Crayford Tuberculosis Care Committee, in association with the Kent
Council of Social Service, has continued to function during the year The
number of cases assisted was 15 including 8 new cases. Clothing, coal supplies
and fares to visit relatives in Sanatoria had once again formed the bulk of the
assistance given by the Committee
The result of the local Christmas Seals Sale, including the mail sale as
reported by the Organiser to the Annual General Meeting, amounted to £118 13s. 8d.
The County Organiser, Health Visitor, Chest Physician and District Officer
have given invaluable service to the Committee.
Welfare of Old People
This continued to place an increasing demand on the services of the Health
Department and the Crayford Old People's Welfare Committee. 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 Chief Public Health
Inspector. Arrangements have been made for entry into Old People's Homes where
this has been possible.
The Visiting Service carried out by the Crayford Old People's Welfare
Committee continues to flourish. Help is given to the old folk with clothing
and small home comforts.
Many services have been rendered to elderly people and much assistance is
given by other Voluntary Organisations to the Old People's Welfare Committee.
Close Co-operation is maintained with the Kent County Council's District
Officer, the National Assistance Board, the Women's Voluntary Service, the St.
John Ambulance Brigade and Nursing Division and the Red Cross.
National Assistance Act, 1948
Under Section 50 of the Act, it is the duty of the local authority to arrange
for the burial or cremation of any person who has died in the area if it appears
that no suitable arrangements for the disposal of the body can otherwise be made.
It was necessary to arrange one burial under this Section during the year.
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