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THE ISOLATION HOSPITAL.
The present accommodation consists of the Hospital at
Roman Road, the Convalescent Home at Rancliffe House, and
the Laundry and Ambulance Station at Clock House.
THE HOSPITAL.
This consists of:—
An Administrative Block
Two Diphtheria Wards (20 beds)
Two Typhoid Fever Wards (20 beds)
Three Scarlet Fever Wards (35 beds)
These are situated on a site of about eight acres of ground,
enclosed by a fence 6ft. 6in. high. Adjoining this and belonging
to the Hospital are nine additional acres to provide for future
extension.
The above are wood and iron buildings on brick foundations.
The Administrative Block is a building of two storeys, and
contains good accommodation for the Matron and staff, there is
also a well equipped kitchen and a dispensary.
The Diphtheria and Typhoid Wards are situated at either end
of the Administrative block.
Each ward is 40 feet by 24 feet and contains ten beds.
The buildings are excellent of their kind, they are well equipped
and for the present give good accommodation for the needs of the
Borough.
The Scarlet Fever Block is a separate building, and the accommodation
for the staff is also separate from the rest of the
Hospital.
This is an old building and though it has done good service in
the past, it is now quite inadequate for the needs of the Borough.
The work in this part of the Hospital has been heavy throughout
the year, and I think the staff are deserving of praise for the