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Walthamstow 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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B—GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES
IN THE AREA.
I:—(i) Public Health Officers of the Authority:— Resignations
and appointments during the year are given at the beginning of the
Raport and also in the Maternity and Child Welfare Section of the
Report.
(ii) (a) Laboratory Facilities:—(See I. D. Section.)
(b) Ambulance Facilities:
Municipal Service.
Removals. Accidents. Treatment. Maternity. Others. Total Mileage.
1,547 541 3,446 501 23 6,058 34,189
The ambulance fleet comprises three pre-war ambulances, two
stand-by converted ex-Civil Defence ambulances and a motor car
for sitting cases. There are 13 Driver/Attendants.
During the War and up to 21st January, 1945, staffing had been
by Civil Defence personnel, who during these three weeks of 1945
were responsible for a total of 406 journeys.
The following is a record of the good work carried out by Civil Defence for the Municipal Ambulance Service during the period 1942 to January, 1945:—
| Removals and Treatments | Accidents | Maternity | Total No. of journeys | Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 2,935 | Fire Service | Fire Service | 2,935 | 15,000 (approx.) |
| 1943 | 3,613 | 451 | 526 | 4,590 | 28,230 |
| 1944 | 5,136 | 427 | 799 | 6,362 | 35,064 |
| 1945 | 335 | 34 | 37 | 406 | 1,980 |
| Totals | 12,019 | 912 | 1,362 | 14,293 | 80,274 |
After the transfer, the vehicles were centralised first at Roger
Ascham School and then at Fulbourne Road Depot.
In August, 1945, the St. John Ambulance Brigade generously
provided volunteer attendants to assist the night shift of paid
drivers. A total of 66 "duties" were given up to the end of the
year.
A conference was held with neighbouring authorities in regard
to the provision of a joint ambulance service.
Whipps Cross Hospital.
Removal of patients is carried out by ambulances attached
to the Hospital.