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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 and
others in the Region.
SECTION D. — HOSPITAL AND AMBULANCE
FACILITIES.
D(1). General.
Situated in the area is a hospital of 50 beds, which was
maintained by voluntary efforts until July 4th, when the
hospital was transferred to the Minister of Health. 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, since July 5th, 1948, has been provided by the
Regional Hospital Board in place of the Kent County Council.

This service was transferred to the County Council on
5th July, 1948 with the advent of the National Health Service
Act, 1946.
D (4). Mortuary.
The Borough Mortuary is situated at the rear of Erith
Parish Church in West Street and consists of a reception
room and a viewing room. There is accommodation for 4
bodies. During the year 1948, 49 bodies were received
therein.
Inquests 8*. Post Mortems 43*.
* Included in these figures are three cases in which both Post
Mortems and Inquests were carried out.