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and contains 163 beds, 12 of which are in a special cubicle block
which has been found to be of great service in the treatment of
cases of doubtful diagnosis, and in the isolation of patients who are
admitted suffering from more than one infectious disease.
The following cases of infectious disease were removed there
from the Enfield District:—
Scarlet Fever 67
Diphtheria 17
Diphtheria Carriers 1
5. Small Pox.—Enfield is included in the Middlesex Joint
Hospital District, and should any case occur, it would be removed
to the Hospital, Clare Hall, South Mimms.
6. Other Hospitals.—In addition to the local War Memorial
Hospital, accommodation for ordinary cases of illness is afforded
by the North Middlesex Hospital, Edmonton, and the Prince of
Wales's Hospital, Tottenham, and many patients also go to the
various London Hospitals. None of these are in any way supported
by the Local Authority.
OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
1. Unmarried Mothers.—None.
2. Illegitimate Infants and Homeless Children.—Chase
Farm Schools and Fortescue Villas, provided by the Edmonton
Board of Guardians; no contribution is made by the Local Authority.
AMBULANCE FACILITIES.
For Infectious Cases.—Urban District Council of Enfield
Ambulances (2), Public Offices, Enfield. Number of patients
removed, 85.