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Convalescent Treatment.—Some 15 children were recommended
for periods of convalescent treatment. Arrangements were
made by the Invalid Children's Aid Association, who dealt quickly
and sympathetically with all such cases. Subnormal 'contact'
children and the bronchitic type of child, were those usually
recommended. In most cases satisfactory improvement in the
general and local condition resulted.
'Boarding Out' of Contacts.—In the case of 6 families, this
special arrangement for children was utilised. In other cases
where this scheme was considered, suitable alternative methods
were adopted, relatives usually undertaking to care for the children.
Care Work.—The foundation of a Care Committee with a
secretary or an almoner, has been given consideration by the Public
Health Committee, following representations by the London
County Council. After many adjournments, it was finally decided
that no action be taken and that the Public Health Committee
continue to act as a Care Committee as before.
Seven garden shelters belonging to the Council have been in
continuous use during the year. Bedsteads and bedding were
obtained for patients needing isolation at home. Three bedsteads
are on loan and these, together with the fourteen pairs of blankets
obtained as a result of a donation from the Alexandra Day Fund
last year, have been of the greatest help.
Gifts of personal clothing were made to necessitous patients
as a result of the kindness of various friends of the Dispensary
Nursing Staff.
In addition, help was obtained from the British Legion,
Mayor's Fund, etc.
Thirty cases were referred to the Public Assistance Authorities
during the year. All such cases recommended were considered
sympathetically and in the majority, assistance and extra nourishment
were allowed.
Dried milk was issued from the Dispensary as a form of extra
nourishment to some cases.
In a few suitable cases, dental attention and dentures were
obtained through the Council's scheme.
In accordance with Article XII of the Tuberculosis Regulations,
1930, a scheme for supply of extra nourishment to certain cases
was commenced in May 1936. Such cases are those who are
waiting for admission to Sanatorium or are convalescing after
discharge, who are not eligible for Public Assistance and where a
reasonable probability of eventual return to work exists.