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SECTION D.—HOSPITAL FACILITIES.
D(1). General.
Situated within the area is a hospital of 41 beds which is
maintained by voluntary efforts, the building is well equipped
and has a visiting staff of local medical practitioners. The
special departments are attended by a specialist 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 is provided by the Kent County Council.
D(3). Children.
A ward of 10 beds is provided at the Erith and District
Hospital, whilst special hospitals in Woolwich and other parts
of London are easily accessible.
D(4). Ambulance Facilities.
The Ambulance service is under the control of the Captain
of the Fire Brigade, and is carried out by a full-time staff.
Four ambulances are kept for non-infectious or accident
cases and one for the removal of Infectious cases.
SECTION E.—SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF
THE AREA.
E(l). Collection and Disposal of House Refuse.
During the year, the Council purchased a new Dennis
refuse collecting vehicle, with a capacity of 12 cubic yards.
This new addition to the existing fleet of vehicles has increased
the efficiency of the service.

These are operated by—
1 Foreman,
5 Drivers and
9 Loaders.