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City of Westminster 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Westminster, City of]
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Table 53.—Tuberculosis—Care and After Care
| Paddington Chest Clinic | Marylebone Chest Clinic | Westminster Hospital Chest Clinic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| T.B. patients on Register of Chest Clinics at 31st December, 1966 | 880 | 476 | 869 |
| T.B. Visitors—Visits to homes | 1,574 | 1,284 | 350 |
| After-Care Work (Social Worker): | |||
| Number of patients in receipt of extra nourishment at end of year | 14 | 8 | 11 |
| Patients assisted for the first time with bed or bedding | — | — | — |
| Patients assisted for the first time with clothing | — | 12 | — |
| B.C.G. Vaccinations during the year in accordance with City Council scheme | 149 | 36 | 46 |
| Rehabilitation Hostels: | |||
| Patients in residence at end of year | — | — | 3 |
| Hostels for Homeless tuberculous men: | |||
| Patients in residence at end of year | — | — | 17 |
| Child contacts boarded out during the year | 2 | — | — |