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connected to an automatic exchange). When the
operator answers, ask for "ambulance" and wait for
the reply "ambulance"; then give particulars.
In cases other than accident, etc., the following
telephone number should be used:—city 7200.
This number is connected to the central call office
for ambulances which is open continuously and is
located at the London County Council, Victoria
Embankment Offices, E.C.4.
Applications for vehicles may also be made by
letter, telegraph, or personal call at the central call
office or any of the ambulance stations.
Letters should be addressed to the Medical Officer
of Health, London Ambulance Service, Victoria
Embankment, E.C.4.
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 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.