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TUBERCULOSIS VISITORS.- The 3 Tuberculosis Visitors made a
total of 2,457 visits to households.
DOMICILIARY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY.- The Domiciliary
Occupational Therapist, who undertook part-time duty in Ilford, has submitted
the following report:—
There were 137 visits made to patients during the year 1964.
Three new patients were visited. The co-operation and interest of the
clinic staff and Health Visitors contributed to the good progress made
during the year. Once again prizes were won when completed work
was entered in competitions. One patient has reached a high standard
of weaving, another completed a very attractive picture in
Marquetry. A high standard was reached with leatherwork, marquetry,
canework, toymaking, embroidery. Most of the people eligible for
this service are very appreciative of the opportunity to participate
in this work. By this means they regain confidence and show initiative
in the manner in which they learn new skills.
I should like to point out that as a patient becomes more proficient
in his chosen subject, the support of the Occupational
Therapist is gradually withdrawn. Assistance is still given with
regard to sale of work and supplies of materials. In some cases
patients eventually obtain all their own supplies. As visits to the
more proficient workers are decreased, so new patients can be
visited frequently.
I would like to take this opportunity to say how much I have
enjoyed working in the Area. The interest and help of the members
of the Chest Clinic were much valued, and the assistance from the
After Care Association when financial help was needed to settle
small accounts for patients was much appreciated."
The following visits were undertaken in Ilford during 1964:—
First Visits 3
Re-Visits 134
Other Visits 29
Visits to Clinics 8
Total Visits 174
No. of Visits to Patients 137
New Patients 3
No., on Register 10