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In the case of disinfections, rooms and furniture are treated with
Formalin vapour, and if necessary, liquid spray.
Some articles are steam treated with a pressure of 20 lbs. per
square inch. Bedding is steam treated with a similar pressure.
For disinfestation purposes, rooms and furniture are sprayed with
a proprietary brand of insecticide containing 5 per cent D.D.T.
Services rendered by the Hospital Boards.
(a) Farnborough Hospital. Provides a general hospital service
with 800 beds.
(b) Chest Clinic. There is no chest clinic in the area, all patients
being referred to the Clinic at Tiger Lane, Bromley.
The above come under the control of the Bromley Group Hospital
Management Committee, whose offices are at Farnborough Hospital.
(c) Orpington Hospital. General Hospital with provision for 810
beds, including Part III residential accommodation for County use.
This hospital is controlled by the Orpington and Sevenoaks Group
Hospital Management Committee, whose offices are at Orpington
Hospital.
(d) Venereal Diseases. Patients are referred to the various hospitals
with specialist clinics for dealing with such diseases.
Services rendered by the Kent County Council.
Ambulance Service.
The main depot for this area is at 12, Hayes Lane, Bromley. At
the present time there are 29 ambulances and 20 sitting-case cars based
at this depot, the majority of which are radio controlled.
Day Nurseries.
There are no Day Nurseries in the area.
Diseases of Animals Acts.
There is an officer stationed in Orpington who carries out the
functions of this service.
Domiciliary Midwifery.
Five full-time midwives are employed in the Urban District.
Patients may obtain the services of a midwife on direct application,
or through the patient's private doctor.