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The Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1925.
These regulations came into force on July 31st, 1925.
By their provisions persons who are aware that they are suffering from tuberculosis of the respiratory
tract may not enter upon any employment or occupation in connection with a dairy
which would involve the milking of cows, the treatment of milk or the handling of vessels used for
containing milk.
Furthermore, if a local authority, on the report in writing of their Medical Officer of Health, are
satisfied that a person residing in their district who is engaged in any such occupation mentioned
above is suffering from tuberculosis of the respiratory tract and is in an infectious state, they may
by notice in writing require such person to discontinue his employment or occupation on or before
the date specified in the notice, such date being not less than seven days after the service of such
notice, and such person shall thereupon comply with the said notice.
Aggrieved persons have the right of appeal to a court of summary jurisdiction, and in every
case adequate compensation has to be paid to every person who suffers damage from the exercise
of the powers of the regulations in any matter as to which he is not himself in default.
No use has so far been made of these regulations.
Supply of Beds and Bedding.—In certain instances, so that the separate sleeping of tuberculous
patients may be arranged, beds and bedding are supplied on loan by the Council. Eight sets were
so supplied during 1926 and 5 sets were returned following the death or removal of the patient.
New articles were purchased during the year at a cost of £6.
Artificial Pneumothorax Treatment.—By arrangement with Brompton Hospital patients recommended
for this treatment are given refills at a cost to the Council of 10s. 6d. per refill. During 1926
1 patient received 23 refills, another 16, and another 10 refills, the total cost being £25 14s. 6d.
Dental Treatment.—Dental treatment is provided for tuberculous persons attending either of
the Tuberculosis Dispensaries, by arrangement with the British Dental Hospital, of 31, Camden Road,
N.W. 1. The agreement provides for the payment by the Paddington Borough Council of £120 per
annum, and in return for this the British Dental Hospital provide the services of a Dental Surgeon
for one half-day weekly, together with the necessary equipment, drugs, etc.
The dental clinic is installed at the Paddington Tuberculosis Dispensary, 20, Talbot Road, where
a room and the necessary attendance is provided by the Dispensary Committee.
Arrangements have also been made for the supply of dentures by the Dental Hospital.