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B.—GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES
IN THE AREA
1:—(i) Public Health Officers of the Authority:—Resignations
and appointments during the year are given at the beginning of
the Report and also in the Maternity and Child Welfare Section
of the Report.
(ii) (a) Laboratory Facilities:—(See I. D. Section.)
(b) Ambulance Facilities:—

The total number of calls is 2,444 more than for 1946, an
increase of over 35 per cent. Mileage increased by 44 per cent.
The considerable increase in maternity removals will again be
noted. This reflects the continuing pressure caused by the
increased birth rate.
"Other calls" have increased on account of the transport
facilities provided for District Midwives since 1st June, 1946.
Transport is available at night when the public service is not available
or is restricted and, of course, in emergencies.
The ambulance fleet, staff and garage arrangements remain the
same.
Tenders for the supply of two new ambulances were obtained
and orders placed.
It was decided to provide free ambulance facilities within the
Borough and to neighbouring hospitals.
The voluntary assistance of members of the St. John Ambulance
Brigade has continued and totalled 253 duties during the year. This
assistance enabled extra vehicles to be available at night and at weekends.

There were 35 more calls done for other areas than the total
calls transferred out.