Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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The number of cases in the Borough now receiving this
form of treatment is 14.
It has been realised that certain cases may not be able
to attend at the time stated above, but suitable times may
be made by arrangement with the Tuberculosis Officer, and
the treatment will he carried out at the dispensary.
The success of this clinic is now well established, and
all future cases referred from institutions will be carried
out at the above Hospital.
In the working of this Hospital clinic, our thanks are
due to the Medical Superintendent and the Staff for their
valuable support and co-operation.
Home nursing is provided through the District Nursing
Association.
Patients requiring surgical apparatus are referred to one
of the Voluntary Associations.
No provision has been found practicable for the finding
of employment for patients suffering from Tuberculosis.
No special points as regards occupation have been noted.
The usual maximum incidence is found in the poorer
and more congested parts of the Borough.
PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS.
Blind Persons Act, 1920.
it was not found necessary to refer any case of blindness
to the London County Council under the scheme for the
education and training of the blind.