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[jr. Lewis, L.C.C. Divisional Medical Officer; Miss Marriott, L.C.C. District Organiser;
Miss Miller, Secretary C.O.S.; Miss Tucker, Secretary, East London Workers
for the Poor; Miss Wragge, Warden, Maurice Hostel, Women's Settlement; Miss
Capper; Miss Smith (Hon. Secretary).
It will be seen from the above that the Committee represents most of the Social
Organisations in the Borough, so that it has been able to carry out its duties
adequately. These may shortly be described as the general care of all the families
who on account of tuberculosis have fallen on hard times, or are in need of advice.
The following brief report gives an outline of the kind of assistance given. The
Committee has met on 20 occasions, and dealt with 296 cases in connection with
their admission to institutions, improvement of home conditions, or relief of distress.
Two hundred and forty-three cases have been admitted to institutions, and of these
50 paid contributions towards their treatment varying from 2s. to 15s. weekly.
Four hundred and sixty-four visits have been paid in addition to those paid
by C.O.S., and I.C.A.A., and the number of interviews given in the office has exceeded
these.
Fifty-eight patients have died.
It has been possible to assist 37 families who were needing help of various kinds.
Seven were provided with clothing, 5 with beds and bedding, 1 with a shelter to
relieve overcrowding, 8 with nourishment and other necessaries, 2 with dentures,
5 had maintenance grants.
The children of 1 family and 2 patients were admitted to Homes, 2 patients
were assisted with repairs to surgical appliances. The arrears were paid for 1 patient
—so that he has been able to draw his sickness benefit.
The children of 1 family were boarded out while the mother was ill, 1 girl was
accepted for training for the staff of a sanatorium, and another assisted with holiday
expenses.
This has been possible through the kind co-operation of the Borough Council,
the Charity Organisation Society, the Guardians, Invalid Children's Aid Association,
Maurice Hostel Women's Settlement, Red Cross Society, and the United Services
Fund.
Efforts are still being made to start a Handicraft Class and it is hoped that this
will very soon be possible.