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Ilford 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Rehabilitation of Tuberculosis Cases.— No cases required assistance
in the maintenance charges at a rehabilitation settlement during 1956.
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 1956.
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 1956. Particulars of the grants made in 1956 are given
below:—
No. of cases in receipt of free milk at 31.12.55 ... 209
„ „ new grants made during 1956 129
„ „ grants discontinued during 1956 111
„ „ cases in receipt of free milk at 31.12.56 227
Boarding-out of Children (Tuberculosis Contacts).—No applications
were received in 1956 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 1956.
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) | 68 | 514 (including renewals) |
| Other grants (Christmas cash gifts, clothing, etc.) | 83 | 89 |
Travelling Expenses of Relatives Visiting Hospital Patients:—
As in previous years, the County Medical Officer was able to give financial
assistance in 1956 only in very special cases to enable them to visit relatives
who were in hospital; two Ilford persons were assisted under this scheme.
Examination of Officers and Servants.— The following medical
examinations by Essex County Council staff were carried out during 1956:—
Entrants to County Council Service 22
Other purposes 22
For other Authorities 14
Invalid Night Attendant Service.—The scheme operating in conjunction
with the Ilford Social Service Association for the provision of