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East Ham 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]

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The question of equipping the fleet of ambulances with ' radio" was investigated
from all aspects In deciding not to adopt this method of inter communication
cognizance was taken of the fact that our vehicles were employed largely in the built-up
London area in which telephone communication is always readily available and had never
failed us In addition the initial cost of installation was high and that of subsequent
maintenance not inconsiderable Should the need become imperative for "radio" contact
and control the question can be reviewed again.

Table: TABLE 24AMBULANCE SERVICE STATISTICS FOR YEAR ENDING 31ST MARCH, 1956

TABLE 24

AMBULANCE SERVICE STATISTICS FOR YEAR ENDING 31ST MARCH, 1956

AMBULANCE SERVICETransport by RailGrand Total
AmbulancesDual Purpose (1 stretcher) VehiclesSitting Case VehiclesTotal - All Vehicles
1 No of Operational Vehicles on 31st March54110._
2, No of such Vehicles fitted with Wireless------
3 No of Patients carried -
(a) Accident or Emergency1.042831,125-lt 125
(b) Others17,02626 57843,6041543, 619
(c) Total (a& b)18 06826,66144.7291544 744
4 Total Mileage72, 010103. 900175,9101, 905177,815
5 No of Operational Staff on 31st March--30--

Table: TABLE 25 COST OF SERVICE

TABLE 25 COST OF SERVICE

PeriodAmbulance Service £Cars from Transport Pool etc, £Transport By Rail £Total £
Year ending 3lst March 195119 057463319,523
Year ending 31st March 195219, 522677720 , 206
Year ending 31st March 195322,094219322 316
Year ending 31st March 195424 279144324,426
Year ending 31st March 195527,482185927 676
Year ending 31st March 195629, 9871981530 200