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treatment, are not yet fit to resume their occupations and are
receiving hone treatment under Dispensary control.
Where the Tuberculosis Officer certifies that the patient
is eligible, a communication and an application form is issued to
hi The patient often requires assistance in completing the form,
and enquiries by patients and the verification of details given
entails a considerable volume of work. The Dispensary Secretary
discusses each case with the County Council Assessment Officer, with
whom lie decisions, as to eligibility and the amount to be paid.
His order is communicatee to the City Comptroller who makes payment
to the patient or his nominee at the Dispensary each Wednesday or,
in special cases, by post.
Arrangements are proceeding smoothly, and the changing
circumstances of each patient are kept under constant review by the
Tuberculosis Officer and the Dispensary Staff, so that allowances are
varied or stopped when necessary.
MATERNITY. AND CHILD WELFARE
The wolfare scheme during 1943 was as set out in the
report of 1938.
WAR TIME DAY NURSERIES.
There is one war time day nursery in the City with
accommodation for 50 children. Two others were nearing completion
towards the close of the year.
VISITS BY HEALTH VISITORS
To expectant mothers 2264
" children und3r 1 4087
" children between 1 and 5 5668
ANTE AND POST-NATAL CLINICS
A.N. P.N.
Number of women attending 1798 482
INFANT CLINICS
Attendances 1916
HOME NURSING
Number of visits made during year 1887
HOME HELPS
Supplied at the cost of the Council in four cases.
DENTAL TREATMENT - Clinic Reports