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St. John Ambulance Corps.
Mr. V. 6. Turner, Divisional Superintendent, reports as
follows:—
First Aid cases attended 1,215
Number of patients removed 722
Mileage 16,940
Local duties at cinemas, sports meetings, cricket, football,
outings and functions of all kinds, have been covered by request as
usual.
During the summer months the Roadside Huts at the Waterworks
and the Robin Hood have been staffed and many casualties
treated—including forest fires at the Robin Hood.
Several classes in First Aid have been held and a large percentage
of candidates have attained Certificates, which has meant an increase
in the personnel of the Division.
Members of the Division are still active in A.R.P., and the
majority are now in possession of Anti-Gas Certificates.
(c) Nursing in the Home.
(i) General.—No change since 1931.
(ii) Infectious Diseases.—No change since 1931.
(d) Clinics and Treatment Centres.
Foot Clinic.—Total attendances were 14,692, and of these
1,879 were by ew patients and 12,813 were re-attendances by old
patients. The receipts were £563 3s. 0.
Two part-time chiropodists were employed when necessary in
addition to the three full-time chiropodists, and for certain periods
all five were fully employed.
Tn September a subsidiary clinic was opened on Saturday
mornings only, at the Markhouse Road Centre.
Women's Clinic.—Sessions were held weekly, with one consultant
session monthly.
Miss Basden continued as Consultant-in-oharge with Miss
Helen Rodway, M.R.C.O.G., in charge of the weekly sessions.
Dr. Rodway submits the following report:—
Number of sessions held:—
(a) Monthly Consultation Clinic 2
(b) ssistant Medical Officer's Clinic 1
(c) Senior Sister's Clinic
Total 6