Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Mitcham]
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Christmas gifts are given to hardship cases.
Assistance is given towards extra nourishment, beds and
bedding, occupational therapy material, education, clothing,
provision of wireless, holidays, fares for relatives to visit, pocket
money for patients, removal expenses, etc., etc. The Committee
also carry for distribution a stock of milk foods, blankets and
sheets. The help given improves the morale of the patient or the
well being of his or her family.
The Committee has the task of raising the larger portion of
the funds necessary, the bulk coming from the sale of Christmas
seals and donations from voluntary associations.