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Orsett 1935

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orsett]

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2. (a) Ambulance Facilities, (i) Infectious Disease.
The arrangements were given in my Report for
1934. There has been no change.
(ii.) Accident and Non-Infectious cases.
These details were given in my Report for 1934.
The hire charges are very moderate and I am indebted
to J. T. Kelley, Esq., for the following information.
Cases. Total Mileage.
Road accidents 45 646
Sick removals 875 19,917
During the year under review arrangements have
been made between the Local Authority and the St.
John Ambulance Brigade in regard to the reciprocal
use of Ambulances, and a new ambulance has been
purchased.
3. Nursing in the Home.
The Grays and District Nursing Association, and
the Langdon Hills Nursing Association, together with
the 28th Nursing Division St. John Ambulance Brigade,
and the Medical Comforts Committee have
continued their useful work during the year. Particulars
concerning their activities will be found in my
previous Reports.