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Ilford 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Rehabilitation of Tuberculosis Cases.— Assistance in the maintenance
charges of cases at the Papworth Hall Settlement was given as
follows:—
Number of cases being assisted at 31.12.54 2
newly assisted in 1955 Nil
„ „ „ for whom responsibility ceased 2
„ „ „ being assisted at 31.12.55 Nil
Open-Air Shelters for Tuberculosis Cases.— One open-air shelter
supplied for a tuberculosis patient during 1954 was still in use at the end
of 1955.
Provision of Free Milk for Tuberculosis Cases.— The County
Council's scheme for supplying to tuberculosis patients one pint of milk
free of charge, on the recommendation of the Chest Physician, again showed
progress during 1955 and the increase in the number of beneficiaries under
the scheme still continues. Particulars of the grants made in 1955 are given
below: —
No. of cases in receipt of free milk at 31.12.54 159
„ „ new grants made during 1955 136
„ „ grants discontinued during 1955 86
„ „ cases in receipt of free milk at 31.12.55 209
Boarding-out of Children (Tuberculosis Contacts).—No applications
were received in 1955 for assistance in the boarding-out of child
contacts of tuberculosis patients under the County Council's scheme.
Ilford Tuberculosis Care Association.—Mr. H. R. Stanbridge, a
member of the Ilford Health Area Office staff, continued to undertake the
secretarial work of this Association during 1955.
The following shows the assistance given by the Association during
the year:—
| No. of persons Assisted | Total No. of Grants made | |
|---|---|---|
| Extra nourishment (grants made usually for periods of one month and renewed as required) | 75 | 563 (including renewals) |
| Other grants (clothing, etc.) | 2 | 2 |
Travelling Expenses of Relatives Visiting Hospital Patients—
As in previous years, the County Medical Officer was able to give financial
assistance in 1955 only in very special cases to enable them to visit relatives
who were in hospital, and no Ilford persons were assisted under this
scheme.
Examination of Officers and Servants.— The following medical
examinations of Essex County Council staff were carried out during
1955:—
Officers Servants
New Appointments 8 15
Other purposes 4 5
Invalid Night Attendant Service.—The scheme operating in conjunction
with the Ilford Social Service Association for the provision of