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for assessment of the amount of contributions payable by the patient,
and for any assistance the committee may be able to furnish towards
the cost. Details of the work done are given in the Dental Surgeon's
Report.
(x.) Any arrangements for the provision of nursing or of extra nourishment
for patients living at home.
No special arrangements for the provision of nursing for adults
and children over 10 years of age exist, but it is frequently possible to
obtain such assistance in the persrtn of a district nurse or from the local
nursing associations.
The Borough Council undertake the nursing of children up to 10
years of age.
Extra nourishment has, since April 1st, 1922, been granted to
certain cases—on the lines laid down by the Ministry of Health. The
nourishment in the form of dried milk and eggs has been given chiefly
to patients awaiting admission to, or recently returned from Sanatorium,
and to certain other cases in which the patient's working capacity is
likely to be restored.
(xi.) The arrangements for treating non-pulmonary tuberculosis,
especially tuberculosis of bones and joints in adults and in children, and
for the provision of 'surgical apparatus, etc.
Non-pulmonary cases requiring residential treatment are referred
to the L.C.C. for sanatorium or hospital treatment. Cases that
can suitably be dealt with as out-patients are referred to the London
Hospital according to the terms of the agreement referred to, as are also
cases of lupus for Finseji Light treatment.
Surgical apparatus is obtained through hospital almoners, Invalid
Children's Aid Association, Charity Organisation Society, or other
charitable bodies.
(xii.) The arrangements for " care " and " after care " and their
working.
The Care Committee meets fortnightly at the dispensary. It
consists of some fifteen members (exclusive of the dispensary staff),
among whom are representatives of the chief official and voluntary
organisations engaged in social work in the district. The amount of
work done by the committee has increased considerably during the year.
The services of the committee are available for any case of tuberculosis in
the Borough. The proposal to appoint a paid officer for care and aftercare
work has already been referred to.
(xiii.) Particulars as to any local arrangements for finding employment
for patients.
No arrangements exist for finding employment for patients except
the Labour Bureaux, which are of little or no value to the tuberculous
patient, who usually requires a light occupation.