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Allowances for Tuberculous Patients Undergoing Treatment.
During the year 34 patients received allowances. 22 new applications were
received, one of which was withdrawn, and 7 patients found to be not eligible
for grants. The allowances were made up as follows: —
Maintenance allowances 31
Special allowances 10
Discretionary allowances 11
The amount disbursed during the year was £1,024 18s. 3d. The number
of current cases is 20.
Artificial Pneumothorax Treatment.
Twenty-six patients received treatment. The total cost of £218 7s. 9d.
was borne by the Council.
Extra Nourishment.
Twenty-six patients were granted extra nourishment. The total cost of
£223 16s. 4d. was borne by the Council.
Dental Treatment.
One patient received dental treatment and was supplied with dentures.
The total cost of £3 0s. Od. was borne by the Council.
"Light" Treatment.
One patient received Finsen light treatment. The total cost of £2 Is. Od.
was borne by the Council.
Bedding.
Sixteen patients were provided with bedding.
Housing.
During the year 11 families were rehoused by the Borough Council and 4
families by the London County Council.
Rehabilitation.
In consultation with the Tuberculosis Officer, the District Resettlement
Officer interviewed six patients, who have since been placed in suitable employment
or training centres.