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Twenty-six persons dying from tuberculosis during the year were not formally notified, this
number being equal to 29.5 per cent. of the total tuberculosis deaths recorded. In all cases where it
appeared necessary, inquiries were made as to the reason for the absence of notification.
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 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.
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. Seven sets were
so supplied during 1935 and three sets were returned following the removal of the patients.
Shelters.—The Council possesses four shelters, which, on the recommendation of the Tuberculosis
Officers, are lent to patients who are able to make use of them. No shelters were lent during the
year, but one, lent in a previous year was still in use at the end of 1935.
Artificial Pneumothorax Treatment.—By arrangement with various Hospitals patients recommended
for this treatment are given refills at a cost to the Council of 10s. 6d. per refill. During 1935.
21 patients received 173 refills, the total cost amounting to £90 16s. 6d.
Dental Treatment.—Dental treatment for tuberculous persons attending either of the Tuberculosis
Dispensaries is provided at 20, Talbot Road, by the Committee of the Paddington Tuberculosis
Dispensary, in return for a payment by the Council of the sum of £90 per annum. A Dental Surgeon
is in attendance one half-day weekly.
Arrangements have also been made for the supply of dentures by the Dispensary Committee.
In connection therewith 4 patients were provided with full dentures, 5 with partial dentures, and
in 4 cases repairs to dentures were carried out. The total cost was £40 10s. 6d. Grants amounting to
£17 6s. Od. were made by the Council, the balance being contributed by the patients, approved
societies, or other agencies.
When patients are able to contribute towards the cost of their dentures, arrangements are usually
made for payment to be accepted by instalments.
Ultra Violet Light Treatment.—No applications were received during the year for the Counoil
to bear financial responsibility for this form of treatment.

Number of Sessions held = 45.