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been a small increase in the number of new cases in this district,
and it is obvious that the work of the Tuberculosis Care
Association will be needed for some years to come if the treatment
of patient and the care of his family are not to suffer."
Rehabilitation of Tuberculous Patients.
Financial responsibility was accepted for the rehabilitation of
two cases at the British Legion Village. Responsibility for one
ceased on 31st August, 1957, and one case was continuing at the
end of the year.
Prevention.
B.C.G. vaccination is referred to on page 93. In addition there
were Chest X-ray examinations for all persons in contact with
groups of children, especially teachers, Mass X-ray examinations,
special examinations by means of the Odelca apparatus at the Chest
Clinic for patients referred by family doctors, and the re-housing
of infectious cases.
CONVALESCENCE FOR ADULTS
The total of cases sent away for recuperative convalescence
was 62.
SICK ROOM EQUIPMENT
There are two main depots for sick-room equipment, one at
the District Nurses' Home in Carisbrooke Road and the other at
the British Red Cross Society Headquarters in Forest Road.
During the year routine issues were made of items of equipment
such as bedpans, thermometers and feeding cups, etc.
Special items of equipment are provided when necessary.
CHIROPODY SERVICES
Mr. R. King, Chief Chiropodist, reports as follows:—
"The service has again been popular, and is fulfilling a
real need amongst all age groups of both sexes.
"Unfortunately in April we lost the services of Mr. A.
Nicoll, M.Chs., at the Town Hall. This has meant the loss of
three sessions per week, with the resulting reduction in the
number of treatments given, and with the number of appointments
booked totalling 4,466, gives room for thought in regard
to recruitment of staff. This Clinic has been fortunate in not
having lost any full-time chiropodists during the last twelve
years, whereas most other Chiropody Clinics have to employ
part-time staff.