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Mass X-Ray.
I am indebted to Dr. J. M. Morgan, the Director of the Mass
X-Ray Unit of the South Eastern Regional Hospital Board and
his staff for supplying me with the statistics upon which the
following information is based.
During the year 3,118 people were x-rayed, of whom 1,644
were men and 1,474 women. Of the grand total, 2,441 had
previously taken advantage of this service.
Of the 64 abnormalities discovered, 36 required no action, and
12 were considered tuberculous. Of this latter group, eight were
previously known tuberculous cases, and the remaining four
required treatment. The remainder of the 64 consisted of nontuberculous
chest conditions and cardiac abnormalities.
Chest Clinic.
I should like to thank Dr. M. Price, Physician in Charge for
the following information:—
Number of new patients referred to the Clinic 835
Number of new patients diagnosed as tuberculous 45
Number of Refills 1,393
Number of persons vaccinated with B.C.G 206 children.
10 adults.
The evening Refill Clinic continues as before, but the number
of patients required to attend is steadily decreasing.
Chislehurst and Sidcup Voluntary Tuberculosis Care Committee.
I am indebted to the Liaison Officer of the above Committee
for the following information:—
“The Committee has been very active during 1957, and help
has been extended whenever possible to many families. Our help
follows, in most cases, the usual pattern, help towards fares to
visit patients, fuel during the winter months which now costs the
Committee almost double what it did in 1955; hire purchase debts,
clothing, bedding, furniture, etc. Financial help has also been
obtained from other organisations, i.e. SSAFA, British Legion,
British Red Cross Society, and clothing from the W.V.S. The
closest co-operation is maintained between all Statutory authorities,
particularly the National Assistance Board who help in practically
every case where help is requested by this Committee. Holidays
for 30 families were arranged and great benefit derived from same.
Home visits have been paid to many patients. An office is
still open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 2 p.m.
and 4 p.m. at United Services Club, 108, Main Road, Sidcup, for
all patients or their representatives to call and see us to discuss
their many problems and obtain whatever help is possible.