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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
East Ham 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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SECTION 27 - AMBULANCE SERVICE
TABLE 27
STATISTICS FOR YEARS ENDING 31.3.61 AND 31.3.62
| Ambulance 2/4 Stretchers | Dual Purpose Vehicles (1 or 2 Stretchers) | Sitting Case Vehicles | Totals | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Vehicles as at 31st March | 1960/61 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 11 | |
| 1961/62 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 11 | ||
| Number of Patients Carried | Accident & Emergency | 1960/61 | 1,344 | 64 | 1,408 | |
| 1961/62 | 1,352 | 90 | 1,442 | |||
| Others | 1960/61 | 14,591 | 29,728 | 44,319 | ||
| 1961/62 | 11,992 | 27, 112 | 39,104 | |||
| Total Mileage | 1960/61 | 60,534 | 101,154 | 161,688 | ||
| 1961/62 | 56,344 | 97,542 | 153,886 | |||
During the year ended 31,3,61 two dual purpose vehicles were purchased to replace two ambulances
2/4 stretchers.
During the year ended 31.3,62 one 2/4 stretcher ambulance and one dual purpose vehicle were
purchased to replace two similar vehicles.
Safe Driving Awards
Twelve drivers obtained awards in the National Safe Driving Competition during the year ended
31.3.61 and twenty drivers received similar awards during the year ended 31.3.62