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Except in the case of ambulances called for
accidents, the following particulars are generally
required in connection with applications for vehicles—
(a) Name, sex and age of patient and the address
from which to be removed.
(b) Certified disease.
(c) Full address of the destination when it it is
other than one of the Council's hospitals or institutions.
(d) Date and time of removal.
(e) In appropriate cases the name and address
of the person who accepts responsibility for payment
of the charges.
General Notes.
Ambulances are equipped with stretcher, carryingchair,
blankets and pillow. A male attendant accompanies
the driver, if required to assist with stretcher
or chair.
Ambulance omnibuses are equipped for recumbent
or sitting cases as required.
In cases of private hire the amounts fixed in
advance must be paid to the driver before the patient
enters the ambulance. The driver will give an official
receipt for all sums received.
Only light hand luggage can be carried in the
vehicles.
Infants in arms are not considered as additional
passengers.
Associations, authorities and others requiring repeated
services may enter into special arrangements
with the Council as regards payment.