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Regarding notifications, it is interesting to note that the new cases
of Respiratory Tuberculosis have diminished by 13, and the Deaths are
fewer by 9.
After considerable delay, we have at last been able to obtain the
services of an Occupational Therapist, whom we share with the Ilford
Area. It was felt that many cases of Tuberculosis cofined to their homes
tend to become introspective, morbid, and depressed, and, therefore,
great benefit would accrue both mentally and physically, if they were
engaged in useful work. Hence, the appointment. Equipment and
materials are provided, the latter being paid for by the patients, but the
patients are at liberty to sell the articles which they make, and retain
the proceeds.
(j) Whooping Cough.
Altogether, 101 cases were notified. For the most part, they occurred
in the earlier part of the year. Throughout the year, 1,900 children
received immunisation injections.
(ii) Non-Notifiable
Very few infectious diseases now come under this heading. The
prevalence of these is set out below, and the figures are compiled from
the school returns. It will be appreciated, however, that being nonnotifiable
the number of cases occurring amongst those who are either
under or above school age is unknown, and we can only judge from
those of school age whether an epidemic exists.

6.— SUPPLEMENTARY.
(i) Section 47, National Assistance Act, 1948.
It was not found necessary to take any action under this Section of
the National Assistance Act. Several investigations were made, when it
was found possible, by other means, to get a satisfactory solution.