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total cases notified, 156 were insured persons, and of these 78 were admitted to
sanatorium or hospital treatment. In addition, 34 cases were admitted to the
infirmary.
Prevention of Consumption.—During the year the Council's scheme worked
satisfactorily, and, despite the fact that a number of institutions and bodies are
involved, there was a complete absence of friction.
Miss Baker, acting as Tuberculosis Visitor, paid 1,379 visits to the homes of
patients, and to 89 suspects. In addition she attended the consultations at Middlesex
Hospital 132 times and those at Margaret Street Hospital 96 times. Attendances at
Allsop Place were less frequent, 42 in all, for the reason that the tuberculosis nurse
attached to the dispensary does all that is required in the way of following up cases.
The Tuberculosis Care Committee met every fortnight throughout the year, and at
this 25 attendances were made.
The total number of patients examined at the various institutions under the
scheme was 680. Of these 190 were found to be suffering, and 259 were " suspected."
Patients found to be suffering from other forms of tuberculosis than the pulmonary
numbered 22. The number of insured patients found to be suffering was 116 out of
276 examined. Of the new patients visited by Miss Baker, 156 were insured and 149
non-insured. Among the patients were included 23 discharged soldiers and sailors.
All contacts from the homes of patients were referred to the various institutions
included in the scheme.

Disinfection—The total number of rooms disinfected during the year was
1,086, and of articles (beds, bedding, etc.) 20,314. In the majority of instances the
reason for disinfection was on account of infectious disease, but in 52 cases it was
rendered necessary by reason of the presence of vermin.