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Of the patients who removed from the borough during 1924, the new addresses were obtainable
in 50 instances, and particulars of the cases were transmitted to the Medical Officers of Health of the
respective districts. The number of cases so dealt with in 1925 was 70.
In 1924, 7, and in 1925, 12 cases were added to the register of patients who had removed into
the borough from other districts.
The number of cases remaining on the Tuberculosis Register at the close of 1925 was 1,798.
Ex-Soldiers and Sailors Suffering from Tuberculosis
(viz., Pensioners whose disease has been held to be attributable to, or aggravated by, War service.)
1924. 1925.
Number of tuberculous War pensioners visited 79 65
Number of visits 267 239
Visits Paid to Homes of Tuberculous Patients.
1924. 1925.
By Council's Women Inspectors 1,778 2,296
By Tuberculosis Officers 617 640
By Dispensary Nurses—
20, Talbot Road 2,364 1,944
St. Mary's Hospital 1,477 1,490
6,236 6,370
The Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1925.
These regulations came into force on July 31st, 1925.
By their provisions persons who are aware that they are suffering from tuberculosis of the respiratory
tract may not enter upon any employment or occupation in connection with a dairy
which would involve the milking of cows, the treatment of milk or the handling of vessels used for
containing milk.
Furthermore, if a local authority, on the report in writing of their Medical Officer of Health, are
satisfied that a person residing in their district who is engaged in any such occupation mentioned
above is suffering from tuberculosis of the respiratory tract and is in an infectious state, they may
by notice in writing require such person to discontinue his employment or occupation on or before
the date specified in the notice, such date being not less than seven days after the service of such
notice, and such person shall thereupon comply with the said notice.
Aggrieved persons have the right of appeal to a court of summary jurisdiction, and in every
case adequate compensation has to be paid to every person who suffers damage from the exercise
of the powers of the regulations in any matter as to which he is not himself in default.
No use has so far been made of these regulations.
Supply of Beds and Bedding.—In certain instances, so that separate sleeping of patients may
be arranged, beds and bedding are supplied on loan by the Council. Five sets were so supplied in
1924, and 7 in 1925. Of these, 6 were returned before the close of 1925 on account of the removal
or death of the patient.
During the two years new articles were purchased at a cost of £4.
Artificial Pneumothorax Treatment.—By arrangement with Brompton Hospital patients recommended
for this treatment are given refills at a cost to the Council of 10s. 6d. per refill. During 1924
3 patients were provided with refills (1 on 1 occasion, 1 on 8 occasions, and 1 on 13 occasions), and
during 1925, 5 patients (1 on 1 occasion, and the remaining 4 on 2, 7, 13 and 15 occasions respectively).
Dental Treatment.—Dental treatment is provided for tuberculous persons attending either of
the Tuberculosis Dispensaries, by arrangement with the British Dental Hospital, of 31, Camden Road,
N.W. 1. The agreement provides for the payment by the Paddington Borough Council of £120 per
annum, and in return for this the British Dental Hospital provide the services of a Dental Surgeon
for one half-day weekly, together with the necessary equipment, drugs, etc.