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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.
It has not been necessary, so far, to make use 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. Eleven sets were
so supplied during 1938, and three sets were returned following the death or removal of the patients.
Shelters.—The Council possess 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 1938.
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
1938, 34 patients received 341 refills, the total cost amounting to £179 0s. 6d.
In two cases in which the financial circumstances of the patients warranted it, the Council paid
the fares to hospital for the purpose of receiving artificial pneumothorax treatment.
Ultra Violet Light Treatment.—No applications were received during the year for the Council
to bear financial responsibility for this form of treatment.
Gold Treatment.—The Council undertook financial responsibility for this form of treatment in
one case, 14 injections being given at a cost of 3s. per injection.
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 7 patients were provided with full dentures, and 3 with partial dentures.
The total cost was £48 15s. 0d. Grants amounting to £41 12s. 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 arc
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—45.