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Ambulance Facilities
The Middlesex County Council is the responsible authority for
the provision of the ambulance service under the National Health
Service Act, 1946.
National Assistance Act, 1948, Section 47
National Assistance (Amendment) Act, 1951
It was necessary during 1957, to remove to suitable premises
two persons who were in need of care and attention.
Health Education
Continued use is made of various health education methods, including
propaganda by posters, leaflets and lectures illustrated
by films or lantern slides.
Mortuary
Extensive additions to the mortuary building have now been
completed, and there are now separate offices for the coroner's
officers and attendant and for the doctor in charge of post-mortem
examination. There is also a waiting room for friends and relatives
with a separate viewing room. The w,c. accommodation has been
improved and there is more cupboard space for storage of clothes
and equipment. The doctor's office is entered from the post mortem
room, the ventilation system has been greatly improved, and the
general arrangement and appearance of the building is more in
keeping with the importance of the service.
The number of bodies admitted to the mortuary in 1957 was 506.
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