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Day Sanatorium (Open Air School) for Tuberculous Children.
The work of the Stormont House School, which was opened by
the London County Council on 8th September, 1919, is of increasing
value to the tuberculosis service. The average number on the roll
for the year is 88, with an average attendance of 70. Dr. Howell,
Tuberculosis Officer to the City of London Hospital Tuberculosis
Dispensary, is responsible for the medical care of the children, and
visits the School once weekly.
After-Care.—Every effort has been made by the Care Committee
to carry out every duty possible under existing circumstances.
Boarding-out of Children.
During the year, 9 children (contacts of 4 cases) were recommended
by the Tuberculosis Officers for boarding-out, under the
County Council's scheme.
The applications in respect of five children were not accepted.
The remaining four children were boarded out.