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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.