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"The procedure for co-operation with the Schools has been
consistently carried out. At the end of the year 151 cards (M.O. 333)
were considered, and the cases reviewed, in conference with the
Divisional School Medical Officer, wrth the result that two children
were returned for re-examination by the Tuberculosis Officer, 56
were retained for further observation at the schools, and 93 were
discharged as satisfactory and free from suspicion.
"Home visits were paid to 118 cases in Hackney and to 56 in
Stoke Newington. Many of the home conditions are deplorable,
and through lack of proper housing accommodation appear likely to
remain unimproved for a considerable period.
"Institutional treatment was recommended for 127 cases, but
only 96 were admitted up to December 31st. There were 9 children
accepted for treatment at Stormont House Open-Air School, and
they are all making satisfactory progress at this excellent
institution.
"A large proportion of the new cases Were sent to the Dispensary
by local practitioners for examination and disposal. The L..C.C.
Form G.P. 36, requesting a progress report on insured patients
under Domiciliary Treatment was regularly sent out from the
Dispensary to the Insurance Practitioners responsible.
"The valuable services of the Invalid Children's Aid Association
are often in request for convalescing delicate children
suspected of being infected with tubercle. Such children invariably
benefit by the change of air and good food, and return with their
resistance built up, and probably saved from much future
suffering.
"The Scheme for boarding-out children from infected homes has
not found favour with many of the parents, and the difficulties in
the working arrangements are such that little progress can be
reported. The United Services Fund is also called upon in every