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sterilizers, stainless steel equipment, and intubation set;
repairs to boiler plant and laundry equipment; provision of
modern type surgical basins in all wards; installation of signal
system in Cubicle Block; purchase of latest type of insulated
food trolley.
Additional alterations and improvements are contemplated
during the present year, such being designed to maintain the
hospital in an up-to-date and efficient condition.
The permanent nursing, domestic and out-door staff remained
unaltered during 1937. As before, additional nursing staff was
obtained when occasion demanded.
It is with the greatest regret that I still do not find myself
in a position to report that a start has been made with
the proposed hospital extensions. Several conferences have
taken place at the Ministry of Health and with the Tottenham
Borough Council representatives. The delays which occurred have
been unavoidable so far as we are concerned, but I most sincerely
trust that we are now approaching the end of our difficulties. While
it might not be true to state that additional beds are specifically
required for Southgate purposes, it is a very definite fact that the
improved facilities available at an enlarged hospital would very
greatly benefit the inhabitants of the Borough. The conception of
the use of an Isolation Hospital has been completely revolutionised
within recent times. The original claims made for such an institution
have rightly been discarded, and in their place a wider outlook
regarding the potentialities both of prevention and treatment has
arisen. Unfortunately, the limited accommodation and staff at
present available have so far prevented the fullest use being made
of what should be an institution of prime Public Health importance.
Amalgamation with a neighbouring authority should solve these
difficulties and furnish the means of providing what are fast becoming
essential services, at reasonable cost.
Nursing Homes.—There are in the district 6 registered
Nursing Homes, the same number as during 1936. They are as
follows:—
1. 73, Palmerston Crescent, Palmers Green.
2. Chase Bank Nursing Home, Avenue Road, Southgate.
3. Onslow House Nursing Home, Chase Road, South-
gate.
4. Uvedale Nursing Home, Elmscott Gardens, Winch-
more Hill.
5. 116, Aldermans Hill, Palmers Green.
6. 2, Downes Court, Winchmore Hill.
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