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COUNTY COUNCIL SERVICES,
Ambulance Service.
The district is served by the ambulance depot at Bromley,
where at the present time, there are twenty-nine ambulances and
twenty sitting case cars available for use. The majority of these
vehicles are radio controlled. There is also a sub-depot at Main
Road, Sidcup.
Domestic Help Service.
The District Organiser's office is at 69, Sidcup Hill, Sidcup.
The following is a summary of the cases assisted during
1957 :—
Maternity (Expectant Mothers) 122
Tuberculosis 12
Aged 422
Others 171
727
Family Help Service.
This service is provided to deal with care of children in their
own homes when they are temporarily deprived of the care of their
mother or a female guardian.
Thirty-eight cases were assisted during the year.
Night Attendant Service.
This service is for old people in their own homes, and arrangements
include evening service and preparation for sleep,
preparation of meals, attention to fires and night service. 29 cases
received assistance in 1957.
Domiciliary Midwifery.
Eight full-time midwives are employed in the area. Patients
may obtain their services on direct application, or through the
patient's private doctor.
Health Visiting.
Twelve Health Visitors and School Nurses, and three
Tuberculosis Health Visitors are employed in the Urban District.
In addition to their school work the Health Visitors are
responsible for the Maternity and Child Welfare Clinics, Immunisation
and Vaccination Clinics, Home visiting, Mental Health
visiting, etc.