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LOAN OF NURSING EQUIPMENT
In the appendix to the report is given a list of items
loaned during the year under review. These prosaic details
summarise the work of a small but important section of services
available for patients being nursed at home. "Enuresis
machines" are now a standard issue for the treatment of nocturnal
enuresis in children. These consist of a pad, a small dry
battery, a relay and an electric bell. A drop of moisture
falling on the pad allows sufficient electric current to operate
the relay and complete the circuit which rings the bell until
the pad is disconnected. Experience in the use of various
methods of treatment gained by the doctor in charge of the
School Enuresis Clinic, has shown that these machines constitute
one of the most effective forms of treatment. As the cheapest
costs over £5 and is needed, if successful, for a few months
only, their availability on loan from the Corporation is a great
advantage.
CONVALESCENCE
The Corporation accepts financial responsibility for
convalescent treatment for approved cases, subject to recovery
of cost according to the income of the patient. The conditions
imposed are that convalescence must follow some definite illness
or accident, must be recommended by a doctor, and taken at a
recognised convalescent home.
During the year 52 cases were so dealt with, 37 women, 9
men, 5 children and 1 married couple.
These figures do not include school children for whom
arrangements are made by the Education Committee.