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subject to there being vacancies, and bearing in mind the
limited accommodation available. In May it was possible to
allow two Walthamstow patients to join the centre, and in
November a further one.
"The County Medical Officer requested that the Centre
should again display samples of work at the County Show ;
and in addition the instructor and patients gave demonstrations
of weaving, jewellery making, etc. Despite the heavy rain
which fell on the second day, and the obscure position of the
marquee, the Occupational Therapy stand attracted considerable
interest, and sales were almost as high as the previous
year.
"Attendance at the Centre was almost 100 per cent, from
June onwards, and everyone worked hard for the Open Day, on
30th November. The opening ceremony was again performed
by Alderman Mrs. R. King (Deputy Mayor), and Councillor
Mrs. A. M. M. Burrell (Chairman, Health Area Sub-Committee)
was in attendance. The work displayed for sale included:—
Weaving (rugs, tweeds, scarves, aprons, headscarves and
table linen).
Leather work.
Felt novelties.
Woodwork.
Basketry.
Calendars.
Basket work is the latest craft undertaken at the Centre,
and a high standard of work is already being achieved.
" The year has been encouraging due to the number of
patients returning to full employment, and the standard of
work by patients at the Centre. It is anticipated that another
three patients will be returning to work in the near future,
and that new patients will fill the vacancies created."
It is increasingly apparent that the Occupational Therapy
Centre has made an important contribution to the successful
rehabilitation of many patients ; an opinion which, to some extent,
is confirmed by the number of patients returning to full employment
following attendance at the Centre.