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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Holborn 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]

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Table: Allowances for Tuberculous Patients Undergoing Treatment. Prior to 5th July, 1948, 24 patients' received allowances. 11 new applications were received, and 2 patients were found to be not eligible for grants. The allowances were made up as follows:—

Allowances for Tuberculous Patients Undergoing Treatment. Prior to 5th July, 1948, 24 patients' received allowances. 11 new applications were received, and 2 patients were found to be not eligible for grants. The allowances were made up as follows:—

Maintenance allowances20
Special allowances8
Discretionary allowances7

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The amount disbursed up to 4th July, 1948, was £613 14s. 6d.
On 5th July, 1948, 16 current cases were transferred to the National Assistance
Board.
Artificial Pneumothorax Treatment.
Twenty-three patients received treatment. The cost of £141 15s. 0d. was
borne by the Council.
Extra Nourishment.
Thirty-seven patients were granted extra nourishment. The cost of
£230 5s. 4d. was borne by the Council.
Dental Treatment.
Three patients received dental treatment and were supplied with dentures.
The cost of £23 5s. 0d. was borne by the Council.
"Light" Treatment.
One patient received Finsen light treatment. The cost of £2 15s. 0d. was
borne by the Council.
Bedding.
Two patients were provided with bedding.
Housing.
During the year 7 families were rehoused by the Borough Council and 6
families by the London County Council.
Rehabilitation.
In consultation with the Tuberculosis Officer, the District Resettlement
Officer interviewed 11 patients, 7 of whom have since been placed in suitable
employment or training centres.
Pensions.
Nine ex-Service patients were granted pensions,