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Mass Radiography.— The campaign for the early detection
of symptomless tuberculosis was continued during the
year by miniature mass-radiography groups operating in
other districts.
Thirty-one cases were referred to the Clinic from these
units. Of these, 14 were cases of active tuberculosis whilst
3 were referred to hospital for observation.
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 continued during year
1944.
The total number of cases considered was 757—86 of
which were new ones. Of these, 61 received maintenance
grants only, 15 maintenance grants plus discretionary
allowances, 7 special allowances and 3 were considered to
be ineligible. 671 cases were reviewed owing to changed
circumstances. The total money paid to patients during
the year amounted to £6,114 19s. Od.
CLEANSING OF VERMINOUS PERSONS.
The Medicinal Baths in Scotts Road, Shepherd's Bush,
provide for the treatment of cases of Scabies, Impetigo and
the cleansing of verminous persons, &c.
In July, 1943, a circular (2831) was issued by the
Ministry of Health dealing with infestations by head lice
and certain lines of action were suggested. Generally,
these lines have been followed.
Special attention has been given to this question by the
Doctors and Health Visitors in the Welfare Centres and
by the Matrons in the day nurseries and examinations of
the children's heads have been carried out during routine
inspections to discover any infestations. Mothers have
been advised as to the best methods of eradication and of
preventing recurrence of the trouble. Families known to
be in need of special attention have been frequently visited
by the Health Visitors, and infested school children, together
with their contacts of pre-school age, have been
followed up in the home.