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Financial Allowances for Tuberculosis Patients.
The Ministry of Health scheme for the grant of maintenance allowances
to persons undergoing treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis
commenced in this Borough on 30th June, 1943. The patients entitled
to benefit are those who may be expected to return to work within a
reasonable period. The Tuberculosis Officer decides whether the patient
is eligible from the medical point of view, and an Assessing Officer from
the London County Council with the help of our Local Care Committee
Assistant, decides from the financial side.
During the year 1945, 52 new applications were considered, of which
41 were granted maintenance, and a total of 176 persons were in receipt
of the allowances at some time or other during the year. The cost of
these allowances for the year amounted to £3,210, and the whole cost
is borne by the Government.
1369 P.H. 7/46 (6610) Harrison Sc Sons Ltd., 44 47, St. Martin's Lane, W.C.2.