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Thirteen progress reports, on six children, were received from the London
County Council, and the information contained therein conveyed to the parents.
During the year 648 visits have been paid to patients or their families, in
addition to many other visits on their behalf.
The Committee gratefully acknowledges the co-operation and assistance given
by other organisations and societies, especially that of the British Legion and
United Services Fund Benevolent Committee, the British Bed Cross Emergency
Help Fund, the Charity Organisation Society, and the Invalid Children's Aid
Association.
Convalescence has been arranged in 14 cases; five were sent away through
the Invalid Children's Aid Association, four through Stafford's Charity, two
through the United Services Fund, two through Convalescent Home letters, and
one through the Public Assistance Committee. In addition, two children were
sent away through the London County Council's Contact Scheme.
Twenty patients known to the Committee have removed from the district
during the year, and 12 have died. Of the latter, two died at home, one in a
voluntary hospital, one in a London County Council institution, five in
London County Council general hospitals, and three in Homes for the Dying.
Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1925.
It was not necessary to take any action under the above Regulations dealing
with persons suffering from tuberculosis engaged in the milk trade.
Home Nursing for Tuberculous Patients.
It was not necessary during the year 1931 for any tuberculous patient to be
nursed under the arrangements made by the Council with the Metropolitan District
Nursing Association.
Dental Clinic for Tuberculous Persons.
Arrangements were continued for tuberculous persons referred from the
Tuberculosis Dispensary to receive dental treatment as part of the Council's
Tuberculosis Dispensary Scheme, at the Clinic of the British Dental Hospital,
No. 10, John Street, W.C.
Extractions with general anaesthetic were made in one case. One denture
was provided.
The Clinic is held by the British Dental Hospital at the Council's Maternity
Centre, 10, John Street, on Tuesday evenings.
General Dental Clinic.
By arrangement with the British Dental Hospital, a Dental Clinic open for
inhabitants and workers in the neighbourhood is held on Tuesday evenings at the
Council's Maternity and Child Welfare Centre, No. 10, John Street.