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Woolwich 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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connection with the supply of dentures, and then patients are assessed according to
their means. Dentures were supplied in 5 cases at a cost of £23 0s. 0d. and payments
by patients amounted to £10 7s. 6d. In assessing patients due regard is given to
dental benefits they may be entitled to from approved societies.
Finscn Light Treatment.—In 1921 the Council entered into an agreement with
the London Hospital for the treatment of persons suffering from Lupus in the Finsen
Light Department of the Hospital. A fee of 5s. is paid for each attendance. During
the year 14 attendances were made.
Artificial Pneumo-thorax.—This treatment consists of collapsing the diseased
lung and so putting it at rest. This is done by introducing gas or air through a
needle into the pleural cavity of the affected side. The air so introduced becomes
absorbed and has to be replaced at varying intervals. These refills have to be
maintained over a period varying from two to five years. In 1921 the Council
agreed to pay 10s. 6d. a refill to the Brompton Hospital, where this work was carried
out, in the case of patients recommended by the Tuberculosis Officer, but since that
date payments have been made in respect of patients so treated at other special
hospitals and at hospitals belonging to the London County Council. The number
of patients who received such treatment during the year was 38, and the number
of refills was 368.
| Bodies. | Representatives. |
|---|---|
| Woolwich Borough Council | Alderman Mrs. E. Brooks, Councillors R. Campbell, Mrs. L. E. Driver, S. Crown, J.P., G. Greenwood, Mrs. E. L. Reeves. |
| Trade Unions | Mr. W. H. Fairchild, Mr. E. Ware. |
| Employers | Miss L. Ames, Miss Fletcher, Mr. C. N. McLaren. |
| Friendly Societies | Mr. W. A. Lyon, Mr. A. J. Rourke, Mr. F. Smyth. |
| London County Council | Dr. H. R. Kidner, Miss C. F. Aves. |
| London County Council (Public Assistance Committee) | Mr. R. Campbell, Mrs. B. G. Dickinson, Mr. 1. Moran. |
| London Insurance Committee | Mr. S. H. Brown. |
| Panel Committee for the County of London British Red Cross Society | Dr. H. M. Wise. |
| Mr. J. O'Connell. | |
| War Pensions Committee | Mr. A. R. Loader. |
| Woolwich Invalid Children's Aid Association | Mrs. J. B. Great Rex. |
| Late Tuberculosis Dispensary Committee | Mr. W. Dashwood, Mr. E. G. Dixon, J.P. |
| United Services Fund | Mrs. A. Evans. |
| Voluntary Visitors | Miss D. A. Frye, Miss M. Ross. |
| Tuberculosis Officer | Dr. F. J. C. Blackmore. |
| Medical Officer of Health | Dr. J. MacMillan, D.S.O., M.C. |