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The Clinic has a very close liaison with the Medical Officer of
Health and his Department; also with the local offices of the
National Assistance Board, the Ministry of National Insurance and
the many Voluntary bodies in the Borough who provide help and
assistance to numerous patients. It must never be forgotten that
tuberculosis is a social and economic disease, affecting not only the
patient, but also the entire family.
The Clinic also deals with all types of diseases of the chest, many
of which are now recognised as being of national importance, such
as cancer of the lung and chronic bronchitis.
The total attendances amounted to nine thousand and eighty-three
(9083), three thousand four hundred and thirty-six (3436) X-Ray
investigations were carried out and fifty-two (52) children were
vaccinated with B.C.G.
Miss R. Carrington, Secretary of the Leyton, Wanstead and
Woodford Tuberculosis Care Association, reports as follows:
During the year the Association has done all in its power to help
those suffering from tuberculosis, and no application for assistance
has been refused because of the lack of funds. Below is a summary
of cases assisted.
Particulars Jan. 1st—Dec. 31st, 1956
No. of Cases Amount
Assisted Spent
£
Groceries 102 1438
Fares 20 117
Clothing 3 16
Holidays 3 8
Occupational Therapy materials 2 13
Wireless Licence 2 2
Dentures 1 1
Removals 1 6
Financial Grants 3 37
Training Course 1 10
The T.B. Helping Hand Association has continued to organise
fund raising activities, and during the year donated £175 to the
Association. This year's Christmas Seal Sale has been very successful
and the final figure collected is £811:10:6. The Essex County Council
continues to finance the Care Association with annual per capita
grants of £2 per thousand population, and Sunday Entertainment
Tax Grants.
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