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From these figures it will be noticed that there is an all-round
improvement in these black-spots. Two other black-spots, however,
seem to be developing, that shown as District 5 above, and
a new area which is being watched in the current year, i.e.,
around Thornton Heath Pond.
In addition, the weekly toll of accidents is now being recorded
by means of a graph at the Headquarters Station, and this should
prove very useful in providing information for the Safety First
Committee.
I am again able to record that we have received numerous
letters of appreciation and thanks from those who have had
occasion to use the ambulance service, and have had not a single
complaint from the public.
I would like once more to express my thanks to the officers
and staff for their ready co-operation, which has enabled an
efficient ambulance service to be maintained in the Borough.
Repairs and maintenance work are now carried out by the
Senior Mechanic, Mr. Innes, and his staff, and thanks are due to
them for the efficient way in which they have carried out their
work.
Before concluding, may I express my sincere thanks to the
Members of the Ambulance Committee and to the Medical Officer
of Health, for their help, encouragement and advice, which has
been of great assistance to me in the performance of the duties
of Chief Ambulance Officer.
A. L. HILL,
Chief Officer.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Income from Private Use of Ambulances.
Accounts totalling £480 5s. Gd. have been rendered during
the year for the private use of ambulances for conveying sick
persons to Hospitals, Nursing Homes, etc.
Transport of Patients, etc.
Accounts totalling £339 9s. 9d. have been rendered to the
Public Health Department for patients conveyed on their behalf.