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The Tuberculosis Care Committee is very grateful to the Poplar Board
of Guardians for their assistance to patients who are known to them,
particularly the provision of clothing for sanatorium, and the provision
of sanatorium treatment for those who have been refused further sanatorium
treatment through the London County Council. They also wish to acknowledge
the valuable help they receive from the Invalid Children's Aid
Association in visiting and providing convalescence for children, and to
thank all those who have interested themselves in the welfare of tuberculous
persons in this borough.
(xii.) Particulars as to any local arrangements for finding employment
for patients.
No further facilities for finding employment for patients exist
beyond those mentioned in previous reports. Several of our patients have
been employed during the year at the Spero Firewood Factory and two at
the Spero Leather Factory.
(xiii.) Statement as to the supply and supervision of shelters at the homes
of patients.
Shelters are provided on loan by the Borough Council in cases
where there is suitable accommodation and the patient appears likely to
make proper use of them. Three shelters were on loan on 31st December.
The Health Visitors have the general supervision of shelters in their
own districts, report on their condition and ensure as far as possible
that they are put to proper use.
(xiv.) Any special points noted locally as to the incidence of tuberculosis
(i.e., occupation).
No special occupational incidence has been noted.
(xv.) Any special methods adopted or proposed for the prevention of
tuberculosis.
No special methods have been adopted beyond those already
mentioned in previous reports.
(xvi.) Special difficulties encountered.
The lack of suitable employment for patients and of suitable
accommodation for badly housed patients and their families continue
to be the chief difficulties encountered.
Tuberculosis Officer and the Ministry of Pensions.
A conference took place between the Medical Officer of Health,
the Tuberculosis Officer and the Principal Medical Officer of the Ministry