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Tuberculosis Allowances.—The Government scheme for
the payment of allowances to persons suffering from
pulmonary tuberculosis who have to give up remunerative
employment to undergo treatment came into force on
30th June, 1943.
The allowances cover payments to patients for their own
maintenance and that of their dependants, discretionary
allowances in certain cases towards meeting special
liabilities and allowances of pocket money, &c., to persons
with no dependants whilst undergoing treatment in an
institution.
The assessments of the allowances to be paid are made
by the London County Council, but all inquiries are made
and administrative work carried out by the Dispensary
staff. An Assessment Officer attends once weekly at the
Dispensary to assess all new cases and to review old
ones when any change in financial circumstances has
occurred. Payments are made bv the Borough Treasurer's
Department. The machinery has worked well and the
co-operation of all concerned has resulted in the smooth
working of the scheme.
During the six months the scheme was in operation
129 cases were considered—113 patients were granted
allowances and l6 cases were found to be ineligible.
99 maintenance allowances, 12 discretionary payments and
14 special payments were made. The total money paid
to patients during the six months amounted to £1,935.
FOOD SUPPLIES
Unsound Food.
One seizure of unsound food was made during the
year :—
1 lb. 6 ozs. of mushrooms.
A summons was issued and a penalty of £2 was
imposed.