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(c) Maternity casea
Normally, if the expectant mother has booked
a bed at a hospital or nursing home, she is
in possession of a white card (Form L.A.S. 23)
confirming the booking arrangements and giving
full instructions for summoning the ambulance.
Where no previous arrangements have been made,
however, the London Ambulance Service cannot
accept direct applications for removal to
hospital except in the case of emergencies
occurring in the street or other public place,
when the procedure as in (a) above should be
made by a doctor or midwife to the Emergency
Bed service. Telephone - HOP 7181
(d) Other illneaa
For the removal to and from hospitals, etc.,
of sick persons provided the ambulance is
ordered by the hospital authority, by the
Bnergency Bed Service, or, in certain circumstances
hy a private doctor, application
should be made in writing or hy telephoning. Telephone - WAT 3311
Further particulars may be had on application to the Officer-in-Charge,
London Ambulance Service, County Hall, S.E.I. Telephone enquiries relating to
the ordering of ambulances to WATerloo 3311; general enquiries to WATerloo 5000,
Extension 6950.
PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICES.
The following information and statistics relating to the operation of
the Personal Health Services in this Borough during the year have been kindly
furnished by the Divisional Medical Officer (Dr. G. 0. Mitchell), Division 5,
London County Council, 273 Bancroft Road, E. 1.
Treatment Centres and Clinics.
Ruston Street, E. 3.
Wellington Way, E. 3.
Will Crook's Centre, 1-3 Wigram House
Poplar High Street, E. 14.
54, West Ferry Road, E. 14.
69, East India Dock Road, E. 14.
Newmill House,
Coventry Cross, E. 3.
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