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WORK OF TUBERCULOSIS DISPENSARY, 1944
The work has been continued on the lines indicated in
previous reports. During the year 372 new patients attended,
178 males and 194 females. This number included 75 persons
examined as contacts.
93 of the new patients were found to be suffering from
pulmonary tuberculosis, and 15 from other forms of the disease.
56 patients were recommended for sanatorium treatment, and 48 for
admission to hospital.
During the year 457 X-ray films were taken, and 140
specimens submitted for bacteriological examination. 763 reports
were made to public authorities and 196 to medical practitioners.
The total attendances at the Dispensary numbered 1546.
The Ministry of Health treatment allowances have been
helpful to patients who fall into the categories eligible. The
average number of patients drawing allowances is from 30 to 35.
There is an average of, 5 new applicants each month, while allowances
stop for one reason or another in about the same proportion.
MASS MINIATURE RADIOGRAPHY.
By arrangement with the London County Council facilities
were afforded to the employees of some of the large undertakings in
Westminster to attend for examination by miniature radiography whilst
the Unit was stationed at St. Luke's Hospital, Chelsea and elsewhere.
Some 1202 persons were thus examined. Of these 38 were
referred for further investigation.
MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE
The welfare scheme during 1944 was as set out in the report
of 1938.
WAR-TIME DAY NURSERIES.
There are three war-time Day Nurseries in the City which
are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 7 p.m. to
1 p.m. on Saturday.
(a) No.l Bessborough Street, S.W.l. opened on the 12th
October, 1942 with accommodation for 50 children.
(b) Westrainster Training College, Horseferry Road, S.W.l.
opened on the llth April, 1944 with accommodation for
60 children.
(c) 37/39 Bloomfield Terrace, S.W.l. opened on the
1st January, 1945 with accommodation for 59 children.