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keenness of the teacher appointed by the L.C.C. and of the whole-hearted
enthusiasm of the Honorary Organiser, the type of work done is improving,
and the patients themselves thoroughly enjoy each Wednesday afternoon
spent in happy occupation. The work done includes the making of wool
rug mats, coloured trays, fireside stools, embroidery, small leather
articles and gloves.
In October the Southwark Handicraft Class took part in the Exhibition
and Sale of Work held at the Carpenter's Hall. This Exhibition showed
work made at all the Classes run in connection with Tuberculosis
Dispensaries in London.
The usual Sale of Work was also held at the Dispensary in December,
when £16 was raised. This amount, together with the £9 12s. 6d. made
at the Sale at Carpenter's Hall, was divided between the General Fund
and the patients whose work had been sold.
DIAGNOSIS OF TUBERCULOSIS.
For the purposes of investigation and diagnosis, 102 patients were
sent to Guy's Hospital for X-Ray examination during the year.
510 specimens of sputum were examined by the Public Analyst for
Dispensary patients.
PROVISION OF EXTRA NOURISHMENT.
Extra nourishment is allowed, under the Ministry of Health
Regulations, to be given to patients attending the Dispensary and who
are in need of food of a nourishing nature. During the year allowances
of milk, bacon, butter and eggs have been made to 73 such patients.
Recommendations for extra nourishment for patients in receipt of
public assistance have been made to the appropriate Committees of that
Authority and all such cases have received careful consideration.
Many cases requiring help in regard to obtaining necessary clothing
have been sent to the Public Assistance Committee, with most satisfactory
results.
Most useful help has also been rendered in various ways by the
Charity Organisation Society, the British Red Cross, the United Services
Fund and the National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis.
SUPERVISION OF HOME CONDITIONS.
The three Tuberculosis Nurses on the Dispensary Staff visit all
notified cases of Tuberculosis occurring in the Borough.