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Non.pulmonary Tuberculosis. These patients are treated
under the London County Council scheme, some being dealt
with by the Invalid Children's Aid Association and a few in
suitable homes through the Boards of Guardians. It is hoped
that further beds will shortly be available and patients
admitted more rapidly in consequence.
After.care. The Council's scheme for the organisation of
the treatment of tuberculosis in Woolwich included the appointment
of a Lay Organiser one of whose principal duties
would be the organisation of after.care. The sanction of
the Ministry was obtained to this appointment in November,
and immediately thereafter steps were taken to fill the
vacancy. The appointment had not, however, been made
at the end of the year. This is a very necessary branch of
tuberculosis work and requires to be considerably developed
here. In some measure during the year several patients
have been assisted by means of a fund raised by the late
Voluntary Dispensary, and the Council has authorised the
acceptance of money from voluntary sources for this purpose.
Shelters. 11 shelters are available for patients who are
thus enabled to continue open.air treatment under better
conditions than in some of the houses. During the year
these shelters have been in use 360 weeks out of a possible
572. A small charge of 6d. to 1s. 6d. per week is made for
the use of the shelters.
Sanitary Defects. The Tuberculosis Visitors report all
sanitary defects discovered in the homes of patients, and
these reports are referred to the Public Health Department
for the necessary action.