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(5) Contacts of infectious cases although actually diagnosed
as suffering from tuberculosis yet remaining under the
observation of the Tuberculosis Officer.
(6) Finsbury children attending Holly Court Open Air School
and falling into one of the above categories (during the
school holidays).
Where patients or their families are already receiving help from
the Public Assistance Committee, extra nourishment is provided
by that body on recommendations made by the Tuberculosis
Officer.
During 1938, 28 persons received additional grants in this way.
During the year seven persons received additional grants from
the Unemployment Assistance Board on recommendations made by
the Tuberculosis Officer.
Artificial Pneumothorax Refills.
Owing to the want of X-Ray facilities it has proved impossible
for these to be undertaken in the Dispensary. These cases have
therefore been referred either to sanatorium where this treatment
was started or to one of the London Hospitals for the continuation
of the treatment.

Artificial Sunlight Treatment
This treatment is only of limited use for a very few cases of
tuberculosis. Arrangements were made in one case for this form
of treatment to be administered at the Infant Welfare Centre.
Supervision of Contacts.
A register is kept of all contacts below the age of 25 of sputum
positive cases of tuberculosis (i.e., presumably the most infectious