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by summer outings, social evenings and supplying parcels at
Christmas. The Association supplies 28 weekly and 10 monthly
magazines, and embossed literature is obtained through the local
libraries from the National Library for the Blind.
Grants for clothing, extra nourishment, etc., are made as
cases are brought to the notice of the officers.
INVALID CHILDREN'S AID ASSOCIATION
(East Ham Branch).
Continued progress has been made during the period under
review, 220 cases having been dealt with, 147 of which were
fresh cases. During the years of the work of the branch 707
children from all parts of the Borough have been assisted.
The Association has continued to co-operate successfully with
the Public Health Committee, Education Committee, Guardians,
Pensions Committee and practically every London Hospital.
Help has been given during the year as follow:—
Sent to Sanatoria or Special Hospitals 23
Convalescent Homes 112
Boarded out 12
Provided with surgical appliances 36
Invalid carriages 5
Visiting and advice on behalf of Hospitals 26
Food and Clothing Grants 6
Convalescent or institutional treatment has been arranged for
varying periods according to medical advice at the following
places:—
Alton, Ascot, Brighton, Bognor, Bushey, Banstead, Broadstairs,
Clewer, Coldash, Church Crookham, Dover,
Eastbourne, Folkestone, Hastings, Hayling Island,