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ably well on the available income and retain some feeling of
independence. Considerable sums have been spent on this
type of assistance.
"The provision of clothing and bedding has continued
where the National Assistance Board was not liable and many
small grants have been made to meet individual need, particularly
in regard to fares for relatives to visit patients in hospital.
"Mr. McGiverin has continued to teach hand-weaving to
patients confined to bed at home and has done very useful
work, but it has become increasingly apparent that only a
trained therapist, with time to devote to visiting and teaching
the various crafts, will really meet the need.
"Our financial position throughout the year has been
satisfactory so that we have not at any time had to curtail our
activities for lack of funds, and have been able to give help
more generously than in some earlier years.
"During the period covered by this report, the following
help has been given:—
"Cases assisted with—
Milk 14
Grocery 30
Fuel 4
Fares and Car Hire 14
Clothing, Furniture and Bedding 31
Holidays 5
Occupational Therapy 24
Debts, Hire Purchase and Miscellaneous
Grants 30
Christmas Grants 65
Rehabilitation Grants 4
Removal Expenses 2
"These figures may give some indication of the material
help given, but letters from patients and their families indicate
that it is not only the material help but also the moral support
received which is of value in helping them overcome their
difficulties during the time of their illness, and in what is often
even more trying, the period of rehabilitation and resettlement
in employment."