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Close Lane, Cheam. The cost involved in these purchases
and the increased annual expenditure consequent
on the growing demands for service, place a
heavy strain on the financial resources of the associations.
The extensive and efficient work of these
associations constitutes a valuable social service to
the community which should receive recognition by
increased financial support.
Reports of cases nursed through each of the
associations in relation to Maternity, Midwifery,
Pneumonia and infectious disease were received at
the end of the year. Proportionate grants were
made and agreements continuing representation of
the Council on the Committees of the Associations
were renewed.
Laboratories.— Pathological and bacteriological
specimens are examined at the "James" Laboratory,
Sutton and Cheam Hospital, under the direction of
Dr. K. E. Hughes. This service has been convenient
and efficient.
Hospitals.— Cases of infectious disease are admitted
to Cuddington Isolation Hospital, where excellent provision
is made for treatment. The hospital is administrated
by the Cuddington Joint Hospital Board.
Ambulance.— The Council's ambulance is of modern
design, and has continued to give efficient service in
dealing with accidents and urgent illness. Arrangements
continue for co-ordination of service with1 surrounding
districts. "The Cheam and District Ambulance
Contributory Scheme" provides an efficient
supplemetary service in cases of accident, illness and
maternity, from their Ambulance Station at Farm
Way, Worcester Park.
Mortuary.— The Council's mortuary is situated at
Sutton Cemetery. During the year 55 bodies were
received, and 51 post-mortem examinations were made.
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