[Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, Birkenhead County Borough.
- Birkenhead (England). County Borough Council.
- Date:
- 1952
Licence: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Credit: [Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, Birkenhead County Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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![PREVENTION OF ILLNESS, CARE AND AFTER-CARE The scheme is restricted to persons suffering from tuberculosis and, to a lesser extent, to those suffering from mental illness. J'iffective co-operation exists between the Almoner, the local offices of the Ministry of Labour, the Natioiial Assistance Board and other statutory and voluntary bodies with the object of assisting tuberculous patients and their families. During the year, 215 cases were referred to the National Assistance Board for ffnancial help. 97 patients living under unsatisfactory housing conditions were referred to the Housing Manager for consideration. 33 cases were granted the tenancy of Corporatio]i houses. Rehabilitation Valuable assistance has been given by the Disablement Rehabili- tation Officer of the Ministry of Labour in the work of helping patients to find employment. During the year, 47 patients were registered under the Disabled Persons (Employment) Act, 1944—of these 8 were placed in special training and 24 were found other em])loyment. Institution Cases—Rehabilitation (a) Wrenbury Hall Training Colony: — Cases in Colony at end of 1951 2 Cases admitted during year 7 Cases discharged during year 7 Cases remaining in Colony at end of 1952 (b) Derwen Cripples’ Training College: — Cases admitted during 1952 Cases undergoing training](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b28927461_0048.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
