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Cases requiring residential treatment are dealt with under the London
County Council's scheme.
Cases of tuberculosis of the skin, as stated above, are sent to the
London Hospital for Finsen or other light treatment.
The patient who was sent to Leysin in 1927 returned to this country
in August, 1929. Her condition has very materially improved, and she
is now able to get about, to some extent, by herself. The disease cannot
yet be considered to be entirely arrested, and a short period of further
treatment in this country has been recommended owing to the presence
of a small superficial sinus.
No special arrangements exist for the provision of surgical apparatus.
Generally speaking, what is required is provided through the Almoner's
office of the hospital where the patient has been under surgical treatment.
In the event of any difficulty, the matter would be referred to the Care
Committee for them to deal with.
(xii) The arrangements for "care" and "after-care" and their working.
Care and after care are in the hands of the Tuberculosis Care
Committee. The Secretary reports as follows:—
The Tuberculosis Care Committee continues to meet fortnightly at
the Dispensary. During 1929, there were 24 meetings of the Care Committee
and 8 meetings of the Committee of the Poplar Tuberculosis Fund.
The attendance of the members has been very good, and an increasing
interest appears to be shown in the work.
There has been no decrease in the number of cases dealt with by the
Committee. During the year, 214 assessment cases were investigated for
the London County Council and contributions collected for them in paying
cases. 15 dental cases were considered and 97 special cases dealt with.
Thanks to the Committee's own fund, it was possible to make 71 grants
to needy patients in the form of clothing for sanatorium and various
other requirements.
The Poplar Tuberculosis Fund is fortunate in continuing to receive
contributions from local cinematograph theatres in respect of Sunday performances
and these sums have been augmented during the year by various
donations, and efforts to raise money on the part of the Care Committee and
their friends. A dramatic entertainment took place in the early part of the