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Mitcham, Beddington and Wallington Tuberculosis Care
Committee
Functions of the Committee
1. To alleviate want or distress amongst those suffering from
tuberculosis, providing where necessary, extra nourishment,
clothing, bedding, coal, surgical appliances, travelling expenses
and help in the home.
2. To care for the families of patients who are in sanatoria so
that their changed economic circumstances shall not result in
impaired health, and that the sufferer shall not be harassed by
undue anxiety.
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.