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420 specimens of Sputum were examined by the Borough Analyst.
29 patients were granted extra nourishment.
Extract of Spleen treatment has been tried in a number of selected
cases of Surgical Tuberculosis, but I am afraid the results have not come
up to my expectations.
The Nurses paid 4,127 visits to patients' houses and have continued
to do a large amount of propaganda work.
The Invalid Children's Aid Association continues to give us great
assistance in arranging for Convalescent Homes for delicate children and
also in working the Contact Scheme in conjuction with the London
County Council.
The Charity Organisation Society, the British Red Cross Society,
the United Service Fund and the National Association for the Prevention
of Tuberculosis have also been of great help to us in numerous ways.
During the year I gave two Lectures, one during National Health
Week at Sutherland House and one at the Dispensary.
The Care Committee have met weekly during the year.
The cordial relations with the L.C.C. and Ministry of Pensions, the
Hospitals and the Private Practitioners has been well maintained.
Yours faithfully,
J. T. CROWE,
Tuberculosis Officer.
Staff of the Tuberculosis Dispensary to whose Salary contribution is
made—
Tuberculosis Officer: J. T. Crowe, l.s.a., l.m.s.s.a. (London).
Secretary and Dispenser: F. Nightingale (Certificate of Apothecaries
Society, London).
Tuberculosis Nurses : M. E. Bennett (Cert. Royal San. Inst.), S.R.N.
F. C. Rogeks (C.M.B.), S.R.N.
F. K. Jay (C.M.B.), S.R.N.