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helped with clothing and other requisites in order to enable them to accept institutional treatment,
and also to assist them when discharged from various institutions.
The following particulars concerning the work of the Committee and the cases dealt
with have been supplied by the Hon. Secretary—Miss Whelon: —
Report of the Tuberculosis Care Committee for the year 1930.
" The Committee continued to meet weekly throughout the year.
Total number of cases considered 209
51 cases were assessed at sums varying from 12s. 6d. to 1s. 6d.
112 cases were assessed as free from contribution.
In addition to these, it has been necessary in 46 cases to keep in touch with
families; to review the circumstances and assist with advice and help when possible.
Cases considered for Dentures.
Total number of cases considered for dentures, 13 ; of these 9 were free cases.
1 case was assessed at 30s.
2 cases were assessed at 10s.
1 case was assessed at 5s.
The Committee is grateful for the co-operation and assistance of the Charity
Organisation Society, Invalid Children's Aid Association, United Services Fund, and
other societies.
It would also like to express its warm appreciation of the continued work of
Mr. Wakeford and members of the Kentish Town Branch of Toc H. Many visits have
been paid to lonely patients in Highgate Hospital, and entertainments have been
arranged for their enjoyment.
The Committee has gratefully to acknowledge a donation from the Eleanor Palmer
Charities, and this much appreciated help has considerably lightened the Hon. Secretary's
task in providing garments for patients. Queen Mary's London Needlework Guild sent a
parcel of clothing at Christmas, which was most welcome. The Hon. Secretary's working
party continues to meet each week, and contributes much valuable help in the making
and repairing of garments for necessitous patients. During the year 65 cases have been
helped with gifts of clothing, a total number of 212 garments having been distributed.
In July last the Committee received, with much regret, the resignation of Dr. Viney
as Tuberculosis Officer for St. Pancras. It extended a welcome to his successor,
Dr. Back, who has joined the Committee.
H. M. Whelon."
TUBERCULOSIS DISPENSARY.
This is situated at 39, Oakley Square, and forms part of the premises of the St. Pancras
General Dispensary.
The portion used for Tuberculosis work comprises the whole of the first floor, and
consists of a waiting room, consulting room, dressing room, laboratory, office, and the
necessary sanitary accommodation.
Nine consultations are held in each week— 2 in the morning, 5 in the afternoon, and
2 in the evening.