View report page

(a) Work of the Tuberculosis Health Visitors.
Three Tuberculosis Health Visitors have continued their work in regular home
visiting of the tuberculosis patients. It is regretted that the resignation of one member
of the staff of four occurred In May and it was not possible to fill the vacancy during
the year. This, and the unfortunate absence from duty for two months of another member of
the staff, Is reflected by the fall in the number of home visits, and was a serious handicap
to the work.
Home Visits
1954
4,076
1955
2,595
Clinic Sessions
1954
555
1955
468
The Health Visitor continues to deal with the many social and domestic problems which
arise in practically all cases of tuberculosis. The integration of her functions as health
adviser and social worker has been of great benefit to the families concerned and has done
much to encourage and sustain the patient's co-operation in the treatment and after care
advised for his special needs.
The Health Visitors have continued their work with the Tuberculosis Voluntary AfterCare
Committee and investigate all applications for assistance on their behalf. Their
previous contact and knowledge of the family makes for a simple and friendly assessment of
their particular needs.
Social Work done by Tuberculosis Health Visitors;
Number of cases dealt with: 326
Preventive measures:
Child Convalescence 26
Referred to Children's Officer 7
Referred to Housing Officer 48
Referred to Sanitary Inspector 12
Miscellaneous 26
After-care and Rehabilitation:
Referred to Disablement Resettlement Officer
for work or training 48
Referred to Home Help Service 4
Referred to Occupational Therapist 29
Provision of clothing or bedding 65
Miscellaneous 63
Financial Aid:
National Assistance Board 62
Voluntary Funds (including After Care
Committee) 126
74