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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| 1963 | 1962 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attempted Suicide | 38 | 16 |
| Suicide | 7 | 13 |
| Common Assault | 167 | 102 |
| 4,869 | 4,174 |
Comparison of Patients, Journeys and Mileage since 1958
| Year | Patients | Journeys | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 110, 080 | 51. 502 | 417, 583 |
| 1959 | 114,790 | 51,974 | 413,199 |
| 1960 | 115, 257 | 51,704 | 416,436 |
| 1961 | 120,053 | 53,194 | 423,602 |
| 1962 | 125,331 | 53, 325 | 425,955 |
| 1963 | 130,391 | 54,420 | 446,166 |
Details of Ambulance Service Vehicles
Two new Commer Karrier sitting-case vehicles were delivered,
replacing two Bedford sitting-case coaches. Three new Bedford
"Utilecon" sitting case vehicles were also delivered, and one
was disposed of, permission was granted by the Committee to retain
two of the "Utilecons" that were due for disposal.
A new 44 seater Bedford coach was delivered for Mental
Health Patients, but will not be in service until January 1964.
List of Serviceable Vehicles at 31st December 1963..
Seven Daimler Ambulances
One Humber "Super Snipe" Ambulance
Two Karrier Ambulances
Two Dennis Ambulances
One Karrier Coach
Two Karrier Sitting-case vehicles
Ten Bedford "Utilecon" Sitting-case Vehicles
One Vauxhall "Wyvern" Saloon Car
One Austin Breakdown Vehicle
Three Bedford Coaches (Large) (Mental Health)
Two Karrier Coaches (Mental Health)
Total Mileage of Ambulance Vehicles at 31st December, 1963
| Daimler Ambulances | ||
|---|---|---|
| K0Y 800 | 1952 | 207,315 |
| LRK 3 | 1953 | 188,902 |
| LRK 289 | 1953 | 188,151 |
| LRK 555 | 1953 | 175, 583 |