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In addition many children have been recommended for Convalescent
treatment through the Invalid Children's Aid Association, the Guardians,
the School Authorities, St. Henry's Fund, etc.
The association with the Westminster Hospital has been continued
and a number of cases have been referred there during the year for
surgical opinions, for orthopædic treatment, or for treatment such as the
removal of tonsils and adenoids.
Twelve patients have had X-ray examinations, and 154 specimens of
sputa have been examined at Westminster Hospital in connection with
the work of the Dispensary. Eleven cases have had artificial Pneumothorax
treatment at Brompton Hospital and elsewhere. In all, 116
refills have been given at a cost to the Council of 10s. 6d. each. The
results in all these cases have been thoroughly satisfactory, and in suitable
cases the value of this form of treatment cannot be over-estimated.
One case of Lupus has attended 7 times for Light Treatment at the
London Hospital. Two cases have been referred to the Council's Dental
Clinic for treatment. The total number of attendances was 12; 21
extractions and 3 fillings were performed. Dentures were supplied to
both patients. School children are recommended to the School
Authorities for dental treatment and also for treatment of conditions of
the eye and the nose and throat. Several Pensioners have been recommended
to the Ministry of Pensions for dental treatment.
The Tuberculosis Care Committee has approved grants for extra
diet to 14 persons for varying periods at a total cost to the Council of
£75 19s. 9d. Cases are recommended by the Tuberculosis Officer purely
on medical grounds as an adjuvant to the other treatment provided
under the Council's Tuberculosis Scheme. Most of the cases are patients
who are awaiting or have recently returned from institutional treatment.
The work of the Tuberculosis Care Committee has continued on the
lines described in previous reports and much useful work has been done
in advising patients who have returned from Sanatorium, or their dependents
while the patient is away, as to the means whereby necessary assistance
can be gained. There is hardly any necessitous case which cannot
be aided by one organization or another, and much useful work is done
in putting the patient in touch with the appropriate organization. The
Care Committee also consider the financial situation of the patient and
their familes and assess the amount of payment to be made for treatment.
A large proportion of cases are not required to make any
payment.