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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Merton and Morden 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]
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| Month | Calls received from Public | Calls received from neighbouring Brigades | Total Calls Received | Calls transferred to other Brigades | Calls answered by Own Ambulance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. | 68 | - | 68 | 68 | - |
| Feb. | 83 | - | 83 | 45 | 38 |
| March | 92 | 3 | 95 | 5 | 90 |
| April | 67 | - | 67 | 10 | 57 |
| May | 87 | 1 | 88 | 8 | 80 |
| June | 81 | - | 81 | 6 | 75 |
| July | 68 | 3 | 71 | 7 | 64 |
| Aug. | 67 | - | 67 | 4 | 63 |
| Sep. | 82 | 7 | 89 | 5 | 84 |
| Oct. | 84 | 2 | 86 | 7 | 79 |
| Nov. | 83 | 7 | 90 | 6 | 84 |
| Dec. | 112 | 5 | 117 | 26 | 91 |
| Total | 974 | 28 | 1002 | 197 | 805 |
Time taken in executing the calls (from
leaving Station to return) 705 hours
Mileage covered 7,489
Average time per call 52.56minutes
Average distance per call 8.6 miles
The Ambulance was out of commission until February, 1943.
1.
| Centre | Clinic | Times of Clinics |
| Sports Pavilion, 216, Grand Drive, Raynes Park | Infant Welfare | Mondays 10— 12 noon. |
| ,, 2— 4 p.m. | ||
| Wednesdays 10—12noon | ||
| Ante-Natal | Thursdays at 2 p.m. by appointment. | |
| Health Centre, Middleton Road, Morden | Infant Welfare | Tuesdays 10—12 noon. |
| ,, 2— 4 p.m. | ||
| Fridays 2—4 p.m. | ||
| Ante-Natal | Thursdays 9.45 a.m. by appointment. | |
| Dental | Thursdays 10—12 noon | |
| First Aid Post, Blakesley House, 246, Kingston Rd. Merton | Infant Welfare | Thursdays 2—4 p.m. |
| Ante-Natal | Saturdays at 9.45 a.m. by appointment. | |
| Health Centre, Aston Road, Raynes Park | Infant Welfare | |
| Fridays 10—12 noon | ||
| Dental | Fridays 10—12 ,, | |
| Hope Mission Hall Rodney Place, Merton | Infant Welfare | Thursdays 10—12 noon |