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Dented Treatment.—During the year 26 patients attended St.
John's Hospital for dental treatment while 6 patients were assisted
in the provision of dentures.
Extra Diet.—The Borough Council granted an allowance of milk,
eggs and butter to 7 patients to enable them to maintain their
working capacity after sanatorium treatment.
Shelters.—'The 6 shelters loaned by the Borough Council to
tuberculous patients having insufficient sleeping accommodation have
been in constant use.
Care Committee.—The Secretary of the Care Committee reports
that the Committee met 26 times during the year. The cases
reviewed, who had been recommended for institutional treatment,
numbered 345, and 18 of these made a voluntary contribution
towards the cost of treatment, totalling a sum of £164 Is. 4d.
Reports were made on 311 cases requiring help and 185 patients
received clothing.
Financial assistance to the amount of £290 was given to various
families. At the end of the year the balance remaining in the
Voluntary Fund was £170. 20 patients were assessed for the
provision of dentures through St. John's Hospital.
The London County Council sent 119 progress reports concerning
children receiving institutional treatment and these reports
were communicated to the relatives of the children.
Handicrafts Class.—This has been the tenth year in which the
handicrafts class has met for its weekly instruction and it has
proved as popular as ever and as useful in providing occupational
therapy for those patients well enough to attend, but unfit for work
under ordinary conditions.
Tables A to F give in statistical form a summary of the work
carried out at the Dispensary. Appended is the Table required
annually by the Ministry of Health-
Signed : ROSE JORDAN,
Tuberculosis Officer.