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SECTION B.
GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES FOR
THE AREA.

In addition to the above, 20 biological tests were carried out to test the
virulence or otherwise of germs of the diphtheria group.
In another section of the Report mention is made of similar biological work
carried out in respect of the presence of tubercle baccilli in milk.
(b) Ambulance Facilities.—During the year the old Infectious Disease
Ambulance has been relegated to carry any infected clothing, etc., and whilst it is
so retained it will serve as a stand-by for emergency work. A new ambulance has
been obtained for the transport of patients. It is an Austin 16 and the specifications
were carefully thought out. The whole of the interior arrangements have been
made as simple as possible to help necessary disinfection which takes place between
its use for different cases.
You have, therefore, two ambulances, one ambulance for infectious disease
cases and one as a stand-by for such cases.
(c) Hospitals (Public and Voluntary).—At the end of 1935 the larger part of the
Second Portion of the Barking Hospital was entered into occupation. This added
an extra 38 permanent beds to the Hospital and as you know a further 12 beds are
contemplated in the immediate future. The provision of these 12 cubicles will
complete the Second Portion of the Barking Hospital. These portions are not
additions in the ordinary sense of the word. The Barking Hospital has been
planned for 150 beds and the work which has been completed during 1035 is an
important step towards the completion of the Hospital.
Last year I commented on the question of financial assistance to voluntary
hospitals and I advised you that I would recommend that a sum of money should
be distributed according to work carried out for Barking residents. You did set
aside a sum of £200 for the year in question, which has been distributed in accordance
with this suggestion.