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the examination of sputa from cases or suspected cases of tuberculosis,
and during the year 103 such examinations have been
made.
Tuberculosis Care Committee
The Mitcham Tuberculosis Dispensary area comprises the
Boroughs of Mitcham and Beddington and Wallington.
Functions of the Committee
1. To alleviate want or distress amongst tuberculous
people, providing, where necessary, extra nourishment, clothing,
bedding, coal, surgical appliances, travelling expenses and help
in the home.
2. To care for the families of patients in sanatoria so that
their changed economic circumstances shall not result in impaired
health, and that the sufferer shall not be harassed by undue
anxiety.
Assistance to Patients—1938
Number of persons assisted during 1988 41
Receiving supp'ies of milk, butter, eggs,
continuously for 12 months 5
„ „ ,, for 6-9 months 18
,, ,, ,, under 6 months 28
Fares for family to visit sanatorium 1
Clothing, bedding, supplied through the
medium of Committee 8
Tuberculous persons who have received
special consideration re housing 7
Coal supplied 1
Payment for transit of patient by
ambulance 1
A Handicraft Centre has also been established and classes
are held once a week at the Mitcham Town Hall.
Small Pox
No case of small pox was notified during the year 1938.