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Ilford 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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102
Number of visits to new patients 11
Number of revisits to patients 214
Number of other visits (to Chest
Clinics , etc. ) 31
REHABILITATION OF TUBERCULOSIS CASES.- No
cases required assistance in the maintenance charges at a
rehabilitation settlement during 1959.
OPEN-AIR SHELTERS FOR TUBERCULOSIS CASES.
One open-air shelter supplied for a tuberculosis patient
during 1958, continued in use throughout 1959.
PROVISION OF FREE MILK FOR TUBERCULOSIS
CASES. - The County Council's scheme for supplying to
tuberculosis patients one pint of milk per day free of charge,
on the recommendation of the Chest Physician, showed a
further decline during 1959. Particulars of the grants made
in 1959 are given below:-
No. of cases in receipt of free milk at 31.12.58 150
" " new grants made during 1959 58
" " grants discontinued during 1959 116
" " cases in receipt of free milk at 31.12.59 92
BOARDING-OUT OF CHILDREN (TUBERCULOSIS
CONTACTS).- No applications were received in 1959 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 1959.
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) | 23 | 181 (including renewals) |
| Other grants (Christmas cash gifts, clothing, etc.) | 56 | 82 |