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Rehabilitation and Employment of Known Cases of Tuberculosis.
Efforts are made to rehabilitate, as far as possible, cases of tuberculosis who
have undergone treatment. Cases suitable for employment are generally found work in
consultation with the D.R.O. Cases who are premanently rendered incapable of employment
are, if medically suitable, recommended for occupational therapy under the Local Health
Authority services. The use is also made of the Ministry of Labour Training Schemes for
suitable cases.
The Council undertook financial responsibility throughout part of the year for
two male patients who were receiving rehabilitation and training at papworth Hall and
Enham Alamein Village Settlement.
Arrangements for Convalescence.
Cases referred by Chest Physicians were sent for convalescence before returning to
work or following the completion of immediate treatment. Arrangements were made in respect
of 14 adults and 12 children.
Ascertainment of Tuberculosis in Expectant Mothers.
Further investigation and examination of expectant mothers found to be suffering
from tuberculosis following routine chest x_ray is carried out at the clinic, and special
arrangements, where necessary, are made for their confinement.
West Ham Tuberculosis Voluntary After-Care Committee.
The Committee gives much help in meeting the need for assistance required by
families of patients in hospital, for extra nourishment or for clothing and bedding
for patients living at home.
Assistance given during 1957 included the following:-
Fares to hospital.
Clothing.
Holiday grant.
Extra nourishment.
Furniture and bedding.
Removal expenses.
Christmas gifts to patients.
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