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The visiting of adult cases is undertaken on behalf of the Committee by the Charity Organisation
Society through their representatives on the Committee, whilst a similar arrangement exists with
the Invalid Children's Aid Association in regard to children.
In order to secure that no case shall escape routine visitation, a scheme has been evolved whereby
the appropriate care worker is required to submit to the Tuberculosis Care Committee at six-monthly
intervals reports upon all cases which have been referred to her for supervision.
The Committee undertake the work of making assessments for contributions in respect of
hospital or sanatorium treatment and dental treatment, and they also deal with applications for
grants of nourishment.
Arrangements for Finding Employment.
The difficulties of a Care Committee in securing work for persons whose physical capacity is
limited will be readily appreciated, but every effort is made in this matter.
In some instances the intervention of the Tuberculosis Care Committee has resulted in employers
holding open the positions of men about to undergo sanatorium treatment.
Provision of Shelters at the Homes of Patients.
The Council are prepared to loan shelters and they keep several in readiness at their Wood
Lane Depot but, at the present time, none is in use.

Disinfection after Death or Removal to Hospital.
In all cases after death from tuberculosis the Council offer disinfection. This offer is also extended
when patients enter hospitals or sanatoria and when they change their residence.
Disinfection is also carried out upon request by the Tuberculosis Officer or private practitioners.
The following table shows the number of disinfections carried out during the year :—
Cases where bedding, etc., were disinfected by steam 172
Number of rooms disinfected 192
Bacteriological Examinations.
Specimens of Sputum submitted by Medical Practitioners for bacteriological
examination at the Lister Institute at the expense of the Council ... 203
Specimens examined by the Tuberculosis Officer :—
In respect of Dispensary patients 496
Sent up by Medical Practitioners 39
Sputum Flasks.
These are supplied to patients who are infectious, and advice is given in regard to the disposal
of sputum.
MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE.
The Borough Council's Scheme of Maternity and Child Welfare work includes the following
amongst other activities :—
(a) Home visiting of expectant and nursing mothers and children by the Council's
staff of Women Health Officers.
(b) Co-ordination of the work of the voluntary maternity and child welfare institutions in
the Borough.
(r;) The subsidisation of the voluntary infant welfare institutions.
(d) The provision of "home helps."