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It will be noted from the above report from Mrs. Jolliffe that as from the 1st April,
1968, the Council assumed responsibility for the operation of the free milk and extra
nourishment scheme. Details are set out below: —
The number of patients who received help between the commencement of the
scheme in April, 1968 and 31st December, 1968, was as follows : —
Adults 38
Children 2
Total 40
Of that number, 31 patients resided in the Richmond area, all of whom had been
referred to this department by the Kingston Chest Clinic and of the remaining nine
patients who resided in the Twickenham area, five were referred by the Hounslow
Chest Clinic and four by the Ashford Chest Clinic.
Patients receiving free milk only 21
Patients receiving extra nourishment only 4
Patients receiving both free milk and extra nourishment 15
During the year, nine orders were cancelled permanently, due to death or removal
to hospital for an indefinite period, leaving 31 patients in the scheme on 31st December,
1968. 14 orders were cancelled temporarily during the year, due to short stay in
hospital. These patients were re-instated on discharge from hospital.
Hostel for homeless tuberculous males.
This 16-place hostel at 11, Rosslyn Road, Twickenham, provides shelter and care
for homeless chest cripples. Many of the residents are the responsibility of other local
health authorities. During the year three cases were admitted, three were discharged,
two left of their own volition, and one patient died. At the end of the year there were
twelve residents.
The Consultant Chest Physician at the Hounslow Chest Clinic continued to
assess the eligibility of prospective residents. I am indebted to Dr. R. Heller and Dr.
D. Macintosh of the Hounslow Chest Clinic for their valuable help during the year.
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