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The anti tuberculosis measures, mass radiography, clinics etc., are
all playing a part in the scheme to reduce the incidence of this disease.
With improved housing conditions, better education, antibiotics and the
eradication of tuberculosis in bovine animals it would seem possible now
to bring about the defeat of tuberculosis in humans. The number of
new cases notified this year (5) is well below the average number for the
last ten years, i.e. 18,3 new cases.
The Mass Radiography Unit was stationed in the district from 15th to
18th October with sessions for factory personnel and the public.
Cases removed for treatment are usually sent to Clare Hall Hospital,
South Mimms, other patients with an infectious disease being sent to
Coppett's Wood Hospital, Muswell Hill, N.10.
INTERNATIONAL VACCINATION CERTIFICATES.
At the end of 1952 a new form was introduced for International
Vaccination Certificates requiring authentication of the signature of the
doctor performing vaccination or inoculation of persons proceeding overseas.
During the year three hundred and seventy-one such certificates
were authenticated and marked with the internationally agreed stamp.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT. 1948 -SECTION 47.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE (AMENDMENT) ACT. 1951 -SECTION 1.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT. (AMENDI-ENI) ACT. 1962.
Six elderly persons came under our notice during the year, and
arrangements for their admission to a hospital or home were made, where
necessary, without the need for the use of compulsory powers.
The visiting Service of the Old People's Welfare Committee continues
to render invaluable help in keeping in touch with the elderly housebound
people and in bringing in the various services which are available.
The Chiropody Service which is arranged at the five Evergreen Clubs
and at home in certain circumstances gives relief to many.
Part of the prefabricated building in Salisbury Road, rented by the
Council, is used by the Women's Voluntary Service for its services
generally; in a kitchen and dining room they prepare and provide meals