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GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES FOR
THE AREA.
Hospitals provided or subsidised by the Local Authority or
by the County Council.
a. (1) Fever.
Rush Green Isolation Hospital is maintained by the Romford
Joint Hospital Board, which consists of representatives of the
Urban District Councils of Dagenham, Hornchurch and Romford.
Owing to the increased incidence of both Scarlet Fever and
Diphtheria during the period under review, on some occasions it
was not possible to isolate all the cases of these diseases at this
hospital, and alternative accommodation had to be obtained,
usually at the London Fever Hospital, Islington, and in suitable
cases, the suitability being determined by the condition of the house
and ability to provide nursing and medical attention, a few cases
of Scarlet Fever were allowed to remain at home.
The Rush Green Isolation Hospital at present has
accommodation for approximately 164 patients; plans have,
however, received the approval of the Minister of Health for an
immediate extension by 50 beds, and at a later date a further
extension of from 40 to 50 beds.
(2) Smallpox.
The Joint Hospital Board has an arrangement with Orsett
Hospital Authorities for the admission of Smallpox cases to their
hospital. The County Council, however, are making arrangements
whereby the hospitalisation of Smallpox shall be undertaken by that
body. Detailed arrangements as far as Dagenham is concerned
have not yet been completed.
b. Tuberculosis.
For the table of hospitals and institutions into which local
cases might, through the Essex County Council, be admitted, see
page 13 of Annual Benort of 1931.