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During the year. 88 children were dealt with under this scheme.
For the three months—from June to the beginning of September,
the work of Clinical Tuberculosis Officer, was undertaken by Dr. E. K.
Pritchard, owing to Dr. Crowe being granted leave of absence on health
grounds.
Since October Dr. Crowe has been paying weekly visits, in the
capacity of Consultant, to St. Giles's Hospital, and special attention is
given to all Southwark patients in the Hospital.
Previously to this period Dr. Crowe visited at Dulwich Hospital.
TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE.
Miss Ashe has kindly sent me a full report on the year's work of
the above Committee.
One important change took place in 1934. The London County
Council made all treatment free, both for the patients themselves, and
for sending their children to homes as contacts.
Out of the 395 adult cases dealt with this year by our Committee,
various societies have been approached to help them in many different
ways, and this help is usually given. 244 requests for help have been
sent. Clothes have to be provided, allowances for the family when the
wage-earner is in hospital, nourishment on their return, help until work
is resumed or unemployment benefit paid, and various other ways,
peculiar to each family.
The Committee have no funds at all, but extra nourishment is provided
within certain rules by our Tuberculosis Officer. Our hearty thanks
are due to the various societies and individuals who come to our aid.
Firstly, to the two branches of the Invalid Children's Aid Society, who
have taken the whole work for the 65 children's cases which have been
referred to our Committee. We also wish to thank the Public Assistance
Committee for their readiness to provide clothes, and the courtesy with
which allowances are given to needy cases.
Societies who have given ample and ready help are as follows:—
Soldiers' and Sailors' Help Society, Charity Organisation Society,
United Services Fund and British Legion, Invalid Kitchens for London,
Personal Service Association, National Society for the Prevention of