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" The Association maintains a keen interest in the Occupational
Therapy Centre, and a grant of £25 was made to the Instructor for
the purchase of materials. Members of the Committee continued to
render an important service by assisting with the sale of finished
articles of weaving, jewellery, woodwork, Christmas gifts, etc.
In addition to any material help which may be given to patients,
an almost equally important feature of the work of the Care
Association is the advice it gives to patients with domestic and
financial problems. Although it is not claimed that a satisfactory
solution is found in every case (e.g., housing problems) the fact that
there is an organisation for the specific purpose of dealing with the
special problems affecting persons suffering from tuberculosis is
usually an encouragement to patients and greatly appreciated by
them.
" On many occasions it has been possible to enlist the help of the
British Legion, Women's Voluntary Services, The R.L. Glasspool
Trust, and the St. John & British Red Cross Library Department ;
and to refer patients to the National Assistance Board for special
grants. The Association has been fortunate to receive the closest
co-operation from these Organisations throughout the year.
" A close liaison is maintained with the Chest Clinics, and the
Association receives valuable advice from the Chest Physicians.
The Health Visitors also render an indispensable service by working
in close liaison with the Secretary in matters concerning the welfare
of patients.