[Report 1959] / Medical Officer of Health, Ely U.D.C.

  • Ely (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1959
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Credit: [Report 1959] / Medical Officer of Health, Ely U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    (COPY) Etheldreda House, Ely. ELY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. TOs The Chairman and Members, Ely Urban District Council. Mr. Chairman, Ladies & Gentlemen - I have the honour to submit my Annual Report for the year ending 31st December 1959s’ 1. STATISTICS; During 1959? the usual statistics have been kept and are available. These are not included in my Report. GE]}]ERAL HEALTH SERVICES; (a) Ambulances; Two Ambulances' are stationed at Ely, both being operated by the Isle of Ely County Council. The Littleport St. John Ambulance continues to work imder the agency agreement with the Coimty Council. This vehicle, which serves the local area, and those areas adjoining when necessary, continues to be of the greatest value. The Ely and Littleport St. John Divisions continue to provide ambulance attendants] who give up much of their spare time in carrying out these duties for the benefit of the general public, many of whom, I am afraid, fail to appreciate what is given so willingly and quietly. It is a sad fact that each year sees it more difficult to man these duties, as Members are getting older, and the obtaining of young recruits to replace them becomes more and more-of a problem.' So many young people nowadays appear indifferent to any form of voluntary social service for the benefit of others. (b) Nursing and Clinic arrangements: These are the same as for previous years. The District Nurses continue to give cheerfully their invaluable services to those needing their help. (c) Hospitals; (i) Tower Hospital for Chronic Sick. (ii) St. John^s Hospital for Infectious Diseases and long-stay cases. (iii) The Grange Maternity Home. These three Hospitals are under the control of the Regional HoSj)ital Board. 3. WATERS The supply for Ely, Including Stuntney, Adelaide, Prickwillow and Chettisham is obtained from one well and two boreholes at the Council's Waterworks at Isleham.