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Two cases are of general interest: -
One young man attended in 1958, after Mass Radiography
examination for his National Service, which revealed old inactive
chest disease. He was kept under supervision and in April
1961, developed a tuberculous pleurisy. He was treated in
Harts Hospital and discharged fit for work. Incidentally, he
was subsequently rehoused as a result of Clinic representations.
Another older patient attended a Mass Radiography Unit
in 1956 and was found to have old-standing trouble in both
lungs. He was kept under review and remained well until March
1961, when the lesion spread. He too, was admitted to Harts
Hospital and later, did well with surgical treatment. He is now
back at work.
These two cases illustrate the value of Mass Radiography and followup
Clinic supervision.
There exists a close liaison between the Clinic and the Wanstead and
Woodford Care Association. Patients in financial difficulties are helped
in many ways - grocery vouchers, money grants, payment of certain
debts (rent, clothes eic.). Besides being the centre for diagnosing, investigating
and treating chest disease, the Clinic is a central bureau of
information to help with the many social and economic problems that
are associated with long term illness. On behalf of patients, approach
is made to the National Assistance Board, the local Housing Department
and the many Voluntary bodies, such as the W.V.S., for the appropriate
and necessary help required."
Mrs. N. L. Carter, the Honorary Secretary of the Wanstead
and Woodford Tuberculosis Care Association has informed
me that during the year the total income of the Association
from all sources has amounted to £551 13 4d. and during the
year 73 patients have been assisted in ways varying from the
issue of vouchers to obtain additional nourishment, to the provision
of Christmas parcels. A total of £606 19 0d. was expended
on the work of the Association during the year.
Income from the sale of Seals, from donations and from
special functions arranged by the Association has shown considerable
increase as compared to the vear 1960.
Chiropody Service
During 1960 the County Council amended their proposals under
Section 28 of the National Health Service Act to provide for a chiropody
service over the whole of the administrative County, the service to be
provided by means of appointing whole-time chiropodists to work from
County Council premises.
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