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SECTION Va.
HOSPITALS PROVIDED OR SUBSIDISED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY
OR BY THE COUNTY COUNCIL.
1. Tuberculosis.—The County Council of Middlesex acquired, two years
ago, a site at Harefield, in Middlesex, upon which an extensive military hospital
of wooden buildings had been erected. These had to be adapted for the purpose
of a sanatorium, and in October, 1921, some beds (for female and children)
were opened. It is proposed to provide an institution of about 320 beds for
males, females and children.
In the absence of its own building, the County Council had entered into
agreements with the authorities of various institutions for the reservation of
beds for Middlesex patients. The total number reserved, including 16 at one
of the dispensaries, was 365. These include beds for all forms of tuberculosis,
medical and surgical, etc. In addition to these, many Middlesex patients are
received into institutions with which there is no definite agreement.
The following table is given in the Report of the County Medical Officer
of Health for the year 1919:—

The agreement with the Northern Hospital, Winchmore Hill (30 beds)
and St. George's Home, Chelsea (32 beds) terminated March 31st, 1921.
2. Maternity.—The Council make arrangements with the Guardians
(North Middlesex Hospital), as previously mentioned.