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Tuberculosis Dispensary Service
Owing to increased work at the Dispensary, particularly with
regard to treatment by artificial pneumothorax, the Council decided
that a third tuberculosis officer was needed. After agreement with the
London County Council, Dr. Donnelly of Portsmouth was appointed
to the position, and he took up his duties a few days before the Dispensary
was transferred to the Regional Hospital Board.
The attendances up to July 4 of persons at the Dispensary was
2,461. Of this number, 2,012 were new cases and 449 contacts.
The number of definite cases of tuberculosis on the dispensary
register at the beginning of the year was 2,067, and was 2,140 at July 4,
1948.
The Council's tuberculosis health visitors paid 2,185 visits to the
homes of patients during the period.
Tuberculosis allowances (to July 4)
The scheme for the payment of allowances to persons suffering
from pulmonary tuberculosis who have to give up remunerative
employment to undergo treatment, as well as the supply of extra
nourishment, continued.
Number of maintenance allowances granted 234
Number of discretionary allowances granted 80
Number of special allowances granted 43
Day nurseries
The following table shews the average daily attendances (excluding
Saturdays) each month during the first six months of 1948 :—

Foot clinics
Owing to the heavy bookings for this service it became necessary to
appoint a second full-time chiropodist. He took up his duties on April
5, 1948, working five sessions at 410, Lewisham High Street and five
at Louise House.