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Prevention of Tuberculosis.—As is in general the case the Dispensary continued
to prove most valuable, the members of the staff rendering excellent service
in relation to preventive work.
Particulars with regard to patients dealt with during the year are shown in
the tables at pages 44 and 45, while the following short table summarises the
information as to visits paid by Dr. Anderson and the staff of the Dispensary:—
No. of visits by Tuberculosis Officer New, 49 Old, 191
No. of cases at Dispensary New, 341 Old, 399
No. of attendances at Dispensary 2,311
No. of Contacts New, 126 Old, 115
No. of visits by Miss Baker First visits, 85 Re-visits, 2,137
No. of visits by Miss Kenion First visits, 69 Re-visits, 1,624
No. of Committee Meetings attended 24
No. of visits to St. Charles' Hospital by Dr. Anderson 85
The Tuberculosis Care Committee continued to meet fortnightly throughout
the year, Dr. Anderson, Miss Baker and Miss Kenion attending and assisting in
every way possible. The representatives of the Council on this Committee were:
Councillors Dr. C. A. Fuller and G. B. Ramsay. In addition to the Council's
representatives this Committee includes:-
NAME. REPRESENTS.
Bennett, Councillor J. (Chairman) Charity Organisation Society.
Broadbent, Miss M. E. (Hon. Secretary) Invalid Children's Aid Association.
Baldwin, Mrs. The Working Classes.
Bell, Miss. London County Council and School
Care Committee.
Bennett, Miss A. M. Paddington & St. Marylebone District
Nursing Association.
Bowen, Miss E. A. (M.B.E.) War Pensions Committee & United
Services Fund.
Davis, Councillor Mrs. E. (appointed 2nd March, 1936) Public Assistance Committee.
Fenn, Miss D.M. Margaret Street Hospital.
Higgin, Miss E. Registration.
Lazarus, Miss O. Central Jewish Synagogue.
Lesser, Mr. H. E. London Insurance Committee.
Price, Miss H. M. Middlesex Hospital.
Simpson, Dr. R. H. Divisional School Medical Officer to
the London County Council.
Wetherall, Miss. St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington.