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For the conveyance of non-infectious patients who are unable to
pay the fees charged by the the Council made arrangement
with the Greenwich Guardians for the use of their ambulance.
The British Red Cross Society also have ambulances, stationed at
St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell. A charge is usually made for their use,
but in necessitous cases no charge is made.
The London Ambulance Service is also available for the conveyance
of expectant mothers for whom urgent necessity arises during the night,
between the hours of 11 p.m. and 8 a.m.
Application is made by telephone, and all patients booking at the
Maternity Home are given a card of printed instructions with regard to
these facilities.