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St. John Ambulance Brigade.
Mr. V. G. Turner, Divisional Superintendent, kindly contributes
the following report:—
"Now that the War is over we are gradually getting back
to our pre-war standard. Although we have more than 50
members not yet returned from H.M. Forces (only 4 demobilised
so far), we have been able to cover the usual duties, such as:—
Cinemas, the local Theatre, Football Matches, the Roadside
Hut (during the Summer) and a few Victory Teas for the
children.
"No First-aid Classes for the public have been held, as
there was no demand, but we hope to run one in the near future.
"The number of cases treated has dropped to below 500.
"We have not commenced our Motor Ambulance Service
again, for various reasons, although some members who can
spare the time are assisting as Orderlies on the Municipal
Ambulances, for the purpose of assisting at Street Accidents,
etc."
(c) Nursing in the Home.
(i) General.—No change.
(ii) Infectious Diseases.—No change.
(d) Clinics and Treatment Centres.
Foot Clinic.—Total attendances were 9,865, and of these
710 were by new patients, 8,971 were re-attendances by old patients,
and 184 were by "casuals". The receipts were £595 13s. 3d.
Women's Clinic.—Miss Helen Rodway, M.R.C.O.G., submits
the following report:—
"The Gynaecological Clinics were held on Tuesday afternoons
and Saturday mornings up to the end of September.
From this date the Saturday morning Clinic was held once a
fortnight instead of weekly.