Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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C (8). Ear, Nose and Throat.
Operative treatment for cases of Tonsils and Adenoids
in school children is being carried out at Erith Hospital and
others in the Region.
SECTION D. — HOSPITAL AND AMBULANCE
FACILITIES.
D(1). General.
Situated in the area is a hospital of 50 beds, which was
maintained by voluntary efforts until July 4th, when the
hospital was transferred to the Minister of Health. The building
is well equipped and has a visiting staff of local medical
practitioners. The special departments are attended by a
special 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, since July 5th, 1948, has been provided by the
Regional Hospital Board in place of the Kent County Council.
D (3). Ambulance Service.
1948.
Month | Cases | Mileage |
---|---|---|
January | 287 | 2,990 |
February | 286 | 2,533 |
March | 308 | 3,007 |
April | 274 | 2,331 |
May | 239 | 1,997 |
June | 227 | 1,381 |
July 1st-4th | 27 | 281 |
This service was transferred to the County Council on
5th July, 1948 with the advent of the National Health Service
Act, 1946.
D (4). Mortuary.
The Borough Mortuary is situated at the rear of Erith
Parish Church in West Street and consists of a reception
room and a viewing room. There is accommodation for 4
bodies. During the year 1948, 49 bodies were received
therein.
Inquests 8*. Post Mortems 43*.
* Included in these figures are three cases in which both Post
Mortems and Inquests were carried out.