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have considerable time on their hands, has been a boon, and since its
inception in September last 16 have attended.
The class is purely a voluntary one, and donations were required
to make a start.
In this connection £10 was very kindly subscribed from the
Mayor's Fund, together with a donation of £10 from the National
Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis.
A qualified teacher was provided by the London County Council,
and an Honorary Organiser was also appointed.
In December a sale of work was held of the various articles made
by the patients attending the class, which realised £11 10s.
This amount was divided between the general fund and the
patients.
DIAGNOSIS OF TUBERCULOSIS.
For purposes of investigation and diagnosis, 52 patients were
sent up to Guy's Hospital for X-ray examinations, and 518 specimens
of sputum were also examined for Dispensary patients.
PROVISION OF EXTRA NOURISHMENT.
In accordance with the instructions of the Ministry of Health,
allowances of milk, cod-liver oil, etc., can be granted to necessitous
patients attending the Dispensary. During the year 15 such patients
were granted extra nourishment.
The Public Assistance Committee of the L.C.C. is most prompt
in providing assistance in the way of relief, food and clothing to
patients who are recommended by me for their consideration.
Most valuable help has also been given in numerous ways by the
Charity Organisation Society, the British Red Cross, United Services
Fund, and the National Association for the Prevention of T.B.
SUPERVISION OF HOME CONDITIONS.
Three T.B. nurses on the Staff of the Dispensary carry out this
very good and most important work.
They make reports to the Clinical T.B. Officer as to the conditions
under which notified cases of T.B. are living. Upon visiting the home
of a patient the nurse instructs the relatives regarding precautions to be
taken to prevent the spread of disease amongst other members of the
family. Suggestions are made with regard to any improvements which
could easily be carried out, and which would benefit the patient and
his family.