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Bromley 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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diseases and the other for smallpox. The responsibility for the
maintenance of these hospitals lies with the West Kent Isolation
Hospital Board, of which this Local Authority is a constituent
authority.
NURSING HOMES.
(Public Health Act, 1936. Sections 187-194)
At 31st December, 1947, there were five nursing homes which
had been registered in accordance with Section 187 of the Public
Health Act, 1936. 19 visits of inspection were carried out during
the year by Dr. G. H. Stinson, Assistant Medical Officer of
Health.
The details of the registered nursing homes are shown in the following table:—
| Address | No. of Beds | Patients Received during 1947 | Nursing Staff | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical | . Medical | Qualified S.R.N. | S.E.A.N. | Other | ||
| 42, Cambridge Road | 13 | — | 13 | 2 | — | 6 |
| 47 & 51, Park Avenue | 25 | — | 25 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 18, Blyth Road | 17 | — | 14 | 3 | — | 4 |
| 67, Hayes Road | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 |
| 24, Elmfield Road | 10 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTERED BY
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL.
(a) Tuberculosis Dispensary. This dispensary is situated
in inadequate premises at 2, Park Road, and the County Council
hold a clinic twice weekly. The co-operation and liaison which
is received from the County Council staff has continued to be
eminently satisfactory.
(b) Venereal Diseases. Although there is no centre within
the Borough for the treatment of venereal diseases, the close
proximity to London affords ample and convenient facilities
through the various hospitals which are equipped to provide the
necessary treatment.
The Kent County Council is the responsible authority for
the provision of treatment facilities and has established centres
throughout the County.
Details of facilities available, both at London Hospitals and
within the County, are displayed at the appropriate establishments
which are under the control of this Local Authority, and
also in the lavatories on the railway stations within the Borough.