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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
Willesden 1916
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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The following table shows the number of miles run by each vehicle during the two complete financial years, namely, from the 1st April, 1914, to 31st March, 1916, and since delivery to the latter date.
| From delivery to March 31st, 1914. | From April 1st, 1914, to March 31st, 1915. | From April 1st, 1915 to March 31st 1916. | Since delivery to March 31st, 1916. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of calls for Disinfecting Van | 370 | 1167 | 957 | 2494 |
| Number of calls for Infectious Ambulance | 250 | 940 | 696 | 1886 |
| Number of calls for Accident Ambulance | 40 | 372 | 388 | 800 |
Staff.
Difficulties have arisen during the past year on account
of shortage of staff, and at one time it was necessary to
suspend for a short time the motor service for defective
children attending the schools. The night service also has
been discontinued, and the garage is closed from 10 p.m.
to 7.30 a.m., except when called up for convoys of wounded
soldiers, or air-raids.
The present staff employed is 1 mechanic Superintendent,
5 men drivers and 1 woman driver, none of
whom are eligible for military service.