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of the cases proved amenable to surgical intervention. Other important conditions, such as
sarcoidosis, cardiovascular disease, chronic non-specific lung disease, etc. were detected in
fair numbers but showed no significant divergence in incidence from previous years.
GENERAL COMMENTS
I mentioned in last year's report that consideration was being given to the possibility of
providing a special service for men in the lung cancer age group. On further reflexion, however,
and having regard to the fact that active cases of tuberculosis continue to turn up, I feel that any
divergence of the Mass Radiography Service from its present function, at this point in time,
would be premature.
Amalgamation of this Unit with Unit 6B has not given rise to any significant operational or
administrative difficulties. The Unit under report continues to meet the requirements of the
City of London with the helpful guidance of Dr. W.G. Swann, Medical Officer of Health for the
City, and his department.
The Unit staff, as always, carried out their duties most efficiently and I am happy to acknowledge
my indebtedness to them.
I would like to express my thanks, on behalf of myself and all members of the staff of the
Mass Radiography Service, to Thames Group Hospital Management Committee and Regional Hospital
Board for their readily forthcoming assistance and advice on many occasions."
Special Hoslels for Tuberculous Men
1967 1968
Men resident during the year 2 2
Loan of Nursing Aids
1967 1968
Supplied by Health Department 33 26
Supplied by British Red Cross Society — 15 7
City Branch
In general, small items are loaned from the British Red Cross Society, but in chronic illness
many items of equipment are required over long periods. It has now been found necessary for the
Health Department to purchase more general items of equipment as the demand increases.
The Assistant Health and Welfare Officers check the articles on loan to patients in their
own homes, to ensure that maximum advantage is obtained for the benefit of patients and relatives.
The equipment is also checked to see that it remains safe and in a useable condition.
Meals for Invalids and Sick Persons
Meals and, in some instances, special dietetic meals are delivered five days a week by the
Meals on Wheels Service.

Mrs. A.M. Sierienkowska who is employed part time as Chiropodist has reported as follows:—
"The chiropody service as planned for the City of London came into full practice in 1968.
It is comprised of four parts, hoping thus to give treatment to all who need it, while being unable
to pay the private practitioner's fees.
A few words on each follows:-
(1) Milton Court
A clinic is held there once a month. This enables the attending patients to receive treatment
at monthly or two monthly intervals.
(2) The Salvation Army Clinic at Middlesex Street Hostel.
This clinic, after a rather difficult beginning, is now running adequately. The residents
while often in great need of treatment were seldom present on the right day. (In spite of the
fact that it was a regular monthly date, of which they were also notified). But time has
trained them and latterly the attendance has improved considerably.
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