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WORK OF TUBERCULOSIS VISITORS.
The two Tuberculosis Visitors paid 4,626 visits of
enquiry and advice with regard to the welfare of
tuberculous patients in the Borough. The reduced
number of visits was owing to the illness of one of the
visitors. In addition they made 186 futile calls owing
to patients being out. In the course of their work
they endeavour to persuade patients to adopt such
hygienic manner of life as is practicable by separate
sleeping accommodation, safe collection and disposal
of sputum, etc. They also make economic enquiries
on behalf of the L.C.C. in connection with sanatorium
treatment, etc.
TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE.
The Sub-Committee of the Public Health Committee
has functioned during the year as the local
Tuberculosis Care Committee, dealing with such matters
as grants of extra nourishment, provision of
special treatment, etc.
SUPPLY OF SPUTUM OUTFITS.
During the year 14 sputum flasks were distributed
to patients. 11 sputum tins, with 476 cardboard
refills were distributed to patients for use indoors.
OPEN-AIR SLEEPING SHELTER.
The Council's Open-Air Sleeping Shelter was in use
during part of the year. Unfortunately, owing to the
limited space available in the yards and gardens
attached to the houses in the Borough, very little
extension of use can be made of this valuable adjunct
to treatment.
PROVISION OF BEDSTEADS, BEDDING AND
CLOTHING.
The bedsteads and bedding which are available
for loan to necessitous patients to enable them to
sleep alone were frequently used during the year.