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SECTION D.—HOSPITAL FACILITIES.
D (1). General.
Situated within the area is a hospital of 43 beds which is
maintained by voluntary efforts. The building is well equipped
and has a visiting staff of local medical practitioners. The
special departments are attended by a specialist consultant staff.
The services of the large General and Special Hospitals
in London are readily accessible to residents in this area.
D(2). Venereal Diseases.
A Venereal Diseases clinic for this area is held at Dartford
and is provided by the Kent County Council.
D(3). Children.
A ward of 10 beds is provided at the Erith and District
Hospital, whilst special hospitals in Woolwich and other parts
of London are easily accessible.
D(4). Ambulance Facilities.
The Ambulance service is under the control of the Chief
Officer of the Fire Brigade, and is carried out by a full-time
staff.
Four ambulances are kept for non-infectious or accident
cases and one for the removal of Infectious cases.
SECTION E.—SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES
OF THE AREA.
Ed). General.
In April of 1938 a reorganisation of the Sanitary Section
of the Health Department was effected since which time every
effort has been made to dispose of work which had accrued
during the past year or so, whilst at the same time it has been
necessary to cope with the ever-increasing legislation.
The Services of the two Sanitary Inspectors have therefore
been utilised to the fullest capacity throughout the year in
essential matters pertaining to Housing, Water supply, Food
supply, Factory administration, Drainage, Nuisances, etc.
In September, 1938, Inspector W. E. Moses attended the
Civilian Anti-Gas School at Falfield, Gloucester and qualified
for a 1st Class Certificate for instruction in Anti-Gas
Precautions.