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The Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1925.
By virtue of these regulations 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. Three
sets were so supplied during 1927 and 4 sets were returned following the death or removal of
the patient.
Artificial Pneumothorax Treatment.—By arrangement with Brompton and other Hospitals
patients recommended for this treatment are given refills at a cost to the Council of 10s. 6d.
per refill. During 1927 1 patient received 24, another 11, another 9, and another 3 refills,
the total cost being £24 13s. 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.
During 1927, 3 patients were supplied with complete dentures, 2 with partial dentures,
and in 6 cases dentures were repaired or re-made. Out of a total cost of £26 lis. 6d., the
Council made grants to the amount of £6 12s. 6d., patients, approved societies or voluntary
agencies contributing the balance.
When patients are able to contribute towards the cost of their dentures, arrangements
are usually made for payment to be accepted by instalments.
Particulars of the dental work done during the year are shown in the subjoined table.

Number of Sessions held = 44.