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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 1920
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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Miles Run by Each Vehicle.
The following table shews the number of miles run by each vehicle during the six complete financial years from April 1st, 1914 to March 31st, 1920, and since delivery to the latter date.
| Car No. | Delivery to 31/3/14. | 1/4/14 to 31/3/15. | 1/4/15 to 31/3/16. | 1/4/16 to 31/3/17. | 1/4/17 to 31/3/18. | 1/4/18 to 31/3/.19. | 1/4/19 to 31/3/20 | Miles run sincedelivery to 31/3/20. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disinfecting Van M.X. 1884 | 2,755 | 6,440 | 5,196 | 4,605 | 3,926 | 5,229 | 5,318 | 33,469 |
| Landaulette M.X. 2056 | 1,466 | 6,385 | 10,579 | 10,248 | 7,981 | 8,947 | 9,358 | 54,964 |
| School Bus M.X. 2057 | 1,801 | 7,648 | 6.915 | 10,208 | 8,735 | 7,275 | 8,711 | 51,293 |
| Infectious Ambulance M.X. 2058 | 1,418 | 5,591 | 3,912 | 2,803 | 3,596 | 4,728 | 11,383 | 33,431 |
| School Bus M.X. 2059 | 2,254 | 7,176 | 9,036 | 10,680 | 9,060 | 7,604 | 8,609 | 54,419 |
| Accident Ambulance M.X. 2060 | 725 | 3,900 | 4,686 | 4,961 | 6,240 | 8,899 | 11,235 | 40,646 |
| School Bus M.X. 2061 | 2,152 | 6,958 | 7,109 | 6,626 | 7,354 | 11,492 | 6,692 | 48,383 |
| Totals | 12,571 | 44,098 | 47,433 | 50,131 | 46,892 | 54,174 | 61,306 | 316,605 |
Calls.
The following table shews the number of calls for the Disinfecting Van, Infectious Ambulance, and Accident Ambulance respectively during the six complete financial years April 1st, 1914 to March 31st, 1920, and since delivery to the latter date.
| Delivery to 31/3/14. | 1/4/14 to 31/3/15. | 1/4/15 to 31/3/16. | 1/4/16 to 31/3/17. | 1/4/17 to 31/3/18. | 1/4/18 to 31/3/19. | 1/4/19 to 31/3/20. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of calls for Disinfecting Van | 370 | 1,167 | 957 | 787 | 653 | 716 | 1,276 | 5,926 |
| *No. of calls for Infectious Ambulance | 250 | 940 | 696 | 528 | 641 | 672 | 1,601 | 5,328 |
| *No. of calls for Accident and Illness Ambulance | 40 | 372 | 388 | 471 | 426 | 797 | 1,009 | 3,503 |
*Owing to the demand on the ambulances it is impossible to keep them to the work specified
and infectious cases are sometimes removed on the Accident Ambulance and non-infectious on the
Infectious Ambulance. Disinfection is always carried out between the cases.
Petrol Consumption and Cost Per Mile.
The following is a statement of mileage petrol consumption, and cost per mile for the six complete years ended March 31st, 1920:—
| Year ending 31st March. | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915. | 1916. | 1917. | 1918. | 1919. | 1920. | |
| Total number of miles run by the seven vehicles | 44,098 | 47,433 | 50,131 | 46,892 | 54,174 | 61,306 |
| Total number of gallons of petrol consumed | 3,998.5 | 4,035.5 | 4,673 | 4,619 | 5,569 | 6,388 |
| Number of miles per gallon of petrol consumed | 11.0 | 11.75 | 10.73 | 10.15 | 9.73 | 9.59 |
| Cost in pence per mile run | 13.4 | 12.08 | 11.78 | 13.64 | 15.03 | 16.98 |
Storage Plant.—The petrol storage plant installed in January, 1915, is still working satisfactorily.
This plant which finished paying for itself last year by its saving in taking bulk supply has
not yet cost anything for maintenance.
Staff.—The staff employed consists of 1 Mechanic Superintendent and 9 Motor Drivers, who
are on a 47 hours week.
Workshop Plant.—The workshop plant is in good order and is the means of effecting a great
saving both in Motor and Hospital repairs.