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AMBULANCE FACILITIES.
The South Middlesex and Richmond Fever Hospital has
ambulances for the conveyance of infectious diseases. At all times
calls upon these vehicles have been answered promptly, and the
conveyance of patients has been carried out with tact and efficiency
on the part of the attendants.
The Council's Ambulance Service was transferred to the Surrey
County Council on the 5th July under the terms of the National
Keatlth Service Act. Since that date the service has been administered
centrally by the County Council and figures related to calls
answered are not available for the second half of the year.
The table of figures given does, however, show that the
Ambulances were most actively engaged up to the time of the
transfer. Just prior to the 5th July the new Austin Ambulance
arrived and was put in commission. In addition the accommodation
occupied by the Ambulance Personnel was improved and completely
redecorated. These actions by the Council were much appreciated
and the County Council was fortunate in taking over an efficient and
well equipped Service.
1935 841 calls. 1944 1,480 calls.
1937 913 calls. 1945 1,826 calls.
1939 1,046 calls. 1946 1,930 calls.
1943 1,497 calls. 1947 2,445 calls.
Up to 5/7/48 1,271 calls.