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The letter was submitted to the Public Health Committee and to
the Maternity and Child Welfare Committee, with the following
observations by the Medical Officer of Health on the points raised:—
(1) X-Ray plant.—Arrangements had been completed with the
London County Council for the carrying-out of X-Ray
examination of tuberculous patients at St. Andrew's
Hospital, and this arrangement was a very satisfactory one.
The old X-Ray plant at the Dispensary is still used for the
screening of certain patients, and the installation of a new
X-Ray plant will no doubt be considered when suitable
accommodation can be provided.
(2) Maternity and Child Welfare Centres.—The premises at Old
Ford, which are rented by the Council, would be entirely
rebuilt in the near future, and it was expected that the
accommodation provided would then be adequate and in
every way suitable for the purposes of a Maternity and Child
Welfare Clinic.
(3) Tuberculosis Notification Register.—This had been given very
considerable attention during the last two years, and further
revision was being carried out in conjunction with the
Tuberculosis Officer.
(1) Public Health Officers of the Authority.
A list of the Staff is shown at the commencement of the Report,
page 4.
The only addition to the staff during the year has been the appointment
of two Housing Inspectors. There have, however, been several
changes in the personnel, owing to deaths occurring in the year, or to
retirements.
(2) Nursing in the Home.
Agreements with local nursing associations are in operation, the
fees payable being at the rate of 1s. 3d. per visit. (For number of cases
visited and total visits paid, see Table in the Maternity and Child Welfare
Section of this Report).