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Allowances for Tuberculous Patients Undergoing Treatment.
During the year 40 patients received allowances. 27 new applications were
received, one of which is still under review, and 4 patients found to be not
eligible for grants. The allowances were made up as follows:—
Maintenance allowances 35
Special allowances 11
Discretionary allowances 16
The amount disbursed during the year was £1,374 18s. 9d. The number
of current cases is 13.
Artificial Pneumothorax Treatment.
Twenty-one patients received treatment. The total cost of £224 3s. 6d.
was borne by the Council.
Extra Nourishment.
Forty-five patients were granted extra nourishment. The total cost of
£384 0s. 6d. was borne by the Council.
Dental Treatment.
One patient received dental treatment and was supplied with dentures.
The total cost of £7 15s. Od. was borne by the Council.
"Light" Treatment.
One patient received Finsen light treatment. The total cost of 15s. was
borne by the Council.
Bedding.
Four patients were provided with bedding.
Housing.
During the year 6 families were rehoused by the Borough Council and 1
family 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.
Pensions.
Five of our ex-Service patients were granted pensions.