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88. Home Nursing. The local Nursing Associations carry
out home nursing when necessary.
89. Extra Nourishment is supplied to insured persons
only, according to arrangements with the London Insurance
Committee.
90. Non-pulmonary tuberculosis. These patients are
treated under the London County Council's scheme, some being
dealt with by the Invalid Children's Aid Association, and a
few in suitable homes through the Board of Guardians.
91. After-care. After-care work in this Borough has not
been very successful as the Interim Tuberculosis Care Committee
have no funds at their disposal, and great difficulty
has been experienced in finding suitable employment for the
tuberculous person. During the year some financial assistance
has been rendered from a voluntary fund organised by the
Dispensary Committee.
92. Shelters. The Council have provided 11 shelters which
are loaned out at a charge of 6d. to 1/6 per week. The shelters
have been specially constructed in sections so that they
can be taken through houses and easily erected in back gardens.
They are open on all sides and are valuable in continuing the
open-air treatment in the home. During the year, these
shelters have been in use 286 weeks out of a possible 572.
93. Sanitary Defects. Any sanitary defects discovered in
the homes of patients are referred to the district sanitary
inspectors for necessary action.
94. Bacteriological Examination. During the year 202
specimens were examined at the Seamen's Hospital, and 319
at the Woolwich Dispensary.