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Report of Tuberculosis Officer continued-
Reports are asked for subsequently each year from the hospital
doctor so that the patient's progress can be supervised.
Deaths. Of the total deaths of Dispensary patients during
1931
3 died within 3 months of the first attendance.
10 „ „ 6 „ „ „
11 „ „ 12 „ „ „
43 „ „ 12 „ „ „
In addition, 8 patients on the Register, but who were not
Dispensary attenders, died.
Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations,
1925. It was not found necessary to take any action in relation
to any tuberculous employee in the milk trade.
Staff. In May, 1931, additional part-time clerical assistance
was granted by the Council by the engagement of a temporary
shorthand typist. This has enabled the Tuberculosis Officer and
the Secretary of the Tuberculosis Care Committee, to whom part
of the clerk's time is given, to deal more expeditiously with
reports and correspondence with satisfactory results as shown by
the figures.
Christinas Gifts. We have to thank Miss Greig our Dispenser
who this year, again, provided a pleasant afternoon for many of
our child patients. Cakes and toys distributed to the children
were obtained from the Clerical Staff Xmas Gift Fund of the
Prudential Insurance Company, through Miss Greig's efforts.
Handicraft Centre.
The Handicraft Class has continued very successfully throughout
the year, and an increased variety of articles have been
made, such as felt animals, gollywogs, etc., repous6e metal work,
one of the copper-framed mirrors being much admired and bought
as a wedding gift.
An Exhibition of the work from the Deptford Centre and other
London boroughs was held at Carpenters' Hall, and was opened
by the Lord Mayor. I am informed by Mrs. Monk that orders
were taken amounting to £50. These exhibitions have been so