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Woolwich 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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hospitals, both in voluntary institutions and in those belonging to the London County
Council, and occasionally patients return to sanatorium for this treatment. The
number of patients who received such treatment during the year was 51, and the
number of refills given was 779.
Patients undergoing this treatment may be recommended for simultaneous
treatment by sanocrysin, and the Council have sanctioned the payment, in such
cases as are approved by the Tuberculosis Officer, of 3s. 6d. per injection. No
injections were made during the year.
| Bodies. | Representatives. |
|---|---|
| Woolwich Borough Council. | Alderman Mrs. E. Brooks, Councillors R. Campbell, S. Crown, J.P., Mrs. L. E. Driver, G. Greenwood and C. J. Keedv. |
| Trade Unions | Mr. W. H. Fairchild, Mr. E. Ware. |
| Employers | Miss L. Ames, Miss E. Fletcher, Mr. A. J. Golding. |
| Friendly Societies | Mr. W. A. Lyon, Mr. A. J. Rourke, Mr. F. D. Smytho. |
| London County Council | Miss G. M. Aves, Dr. H. R. Kidner. |
| London County Council (Public Assistance Committee). | Mr. R. Campbell, Mrs. B. G. Dickinson, Mr. T. Moran. |
| London Insurance Committee | Mr. S. A. Brown |
| Panel Committee for the County of London | Dr. H. M. Wise |
| British Red Cross Society | Mr. J. P. O'Connell |
| 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 |
| Ex-Officio. | |
| 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. |
The Care Committee has continued to function efficiently during the past year
and has been a great help to many patients whose special needs could not be met
under the Council's Tuberculosis Scheme. Fares have been granted in 70 instances
for visiting ; clothing was provided for 34 patients ; pocket money was given to 9
in sanatoria, three cases were assisted in the matter of a holiday, and one family
was assisted with moving expenses. Two beds and a pair of spectacles were purchased
for patients unable to meet the cost of these. The cost of one wireless licence
was defrayed.
Reference was made in last year's report to the Occupational Therapy Centre
which was opened on October 31st, 1935. The initial difficulties with regard to
the attendance of an instructor were overcome by the help of the London County
Council, and he has attended since the beginning of February, 1936, on five half
days a week. The highest number of patients on the attendance register has been