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After-Care Committee.*
The Care Committee was appointed by the Council on the
taking over of the Dispensary in May, 1921, and consists of members
of the Council and of representatives of other bodies engaged in
health and social work in the Borough. The composition and
functions of the Committee are those outlined in the Circular letter
issued by the Local Government Board dated 29th April, 1915.
The Committee meets weekly at the Tuberculosis Dispensary and
during 1922 much valuable work was carried out which is summarised
in the report of the Tuberculosis Officer below.
Report of the Work of the Care Committee for the Year 1922.
Number of Meetings, 46. Number of cases considered, 1,085.
London County Council Cases.
110 Cases were assessed for Sanatorium.
79 Cases were re-assessed for Sanatorium.
113 Cases were reported as having had assessments accepted.
32 Cases were reported as having entered Sanatorium.
71 Cases were reported as having entered Hospital.
1 Case was Reported as having entered a Home for Advanced
Cases.
47 Cases were assessed for Springwell House Holiday.
3 Cases were re-assessed for Springwell House Holiday.
28 Cases were recommended for admission to the Open-Air
School.
30 Springwell House Meal Cases were considered.
1 Patient was granted the use of a shelter.
Convalescent Cases.
20 Cases were referred to the Invalid Children's Aid Association
for Convalescence.
13 Cases were reported as being sent away by the Invalid
Children's Aid Association.
In Need of Assistance.
34 Cases were referred to the Wandsworth Board of Guardians
—for extra nourishment, 9; relief, 13; other forms of
assistance, 12.
8 Cases were referred to the Soldiers' and Sailors' Help
Society—for bed and bedding, 5 ; other assistance, 3.
5 Cases .were referred to the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families'
Association—for extra nourishment, 2; other assistance
3.
7 Cases were referred to the School Care Committee—for free
dinners, 6 ; other assistance, 1.
3 Cases were referred to the M.A.B.Y.S. for suitable employment.
The Constitution of the Committee will be found on reference to page 4,