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TUBERCULOSIS VISITORS. — The 3 Tuberculosis Visitors made a
total of 2,526 home visits.
DOMICILIARY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. - The Domiciliary
Occupational Therapist, who undertakes part-time duty in Ilford, has
submitted the following report: —
"In spite of the inclement weather in the first two months of
the year, the total of yearly visits was normal. Patients all worked
steadily and took pride in completing articles of a high standard.
In various competitions held during the year, one patient gained
four prizes for Basketry, another gained a third and two Very High
Recommendations for embroidery, while several prizes for leatherwork
were gained by a third patient. There were eight new patients
visited, and thirteen on Register at December 1963. Work undertaken
by patients included printing, leatherwork, basketry,
embroidery and bookbinding.
The Occupational Therapist visits only part of one day per
week in each area, which does tend to limit the possibilities of
Domiciliary Occupational Therapy.
Patients are referred from the Chest Clinic by the Chest
Physician who is always available for consultation and to give
advice when requested."
The following visits were undertaken in Ilford during 1963:—
First Visits 8
Re-Visits 189
Ineffective Visits 6
Other Visits 39
Visits to Clinics 12
Total Visits 254
No. of Visits to Patients 197
New Patients 8
No. on Register 13
REHABILITATION OF TUBERCULOSIS CASES. - No cases required
assistance in the maintenance charges at a rehabilitation
settlement during 1963.
OPEN-AIR SHELTERS FOR TUBERCULOSIS CASES. - One open-