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C(8). Ear, Nose and Throat.
Operative treatment for cases of Tonsils and Adenoids in
school children is being carried out at Erith Hospital.
Mr. T. P. Gill is Consulting Aural Surgeon, this appointment
is renewable annually and a retaining fee is paid. His
services are available for opinion, and for operations on patients
in the Sanatorium, as required.
SECTION D.—HOSPITAL AND AMBULANCE
FACILITIES.
D (1 ). General.
Situated within the area is a hospital of 43 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 special 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 ten 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 which was under the control of
the Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade was transferred to the
Public Health Department in June, 1942, when the Auxiliary
Fire Service was nationalised. Since that time the Public
Health Ambulance Service has been run by Civil Defence
personnel stationed at the Central Ambulance Depot under
the supervision of the Casualty Staff Officer. Three ambulances
are run for non-infectious or accident cases and one for the
removal of infectious disease.
SECTION E.—SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES
OF THE AREA.
Ed). Refuse Collection and Disposal.
The arrangements at present existing in connection with
the collection and disposal of house refuse continue to work
satisfactorily.