Annual report : 1940 / Faringdon Cottage Hospital.

  • Faringdon Cottage Hospital (Faringdon, England)
Date:
1940
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Credit: Annual report : 1940 / Faringdon Cottage Hospital. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    “ The calls answered have been 107, still over the average! of two per week, consisting of : Medical 72, Road Accidents 27, Public Assistance 7, and Air Raid Casualty 1. The mileage driven has been 3,734, and although many drivers have been lost owing to Military Duties, we have still been able to complete a roster, and are greatly indebted to our drivers who, although busy and mostly with other Defence Service Duties, still faithfully carry out their Ambulance Calls. The number of Subscribers to our Schemes is now about 1,200, and of the 107 calls, 20 have been for Subscribers and consequently without charge, and 87 for non-Subscribers. The Accounts for the year 1940 are published in this Report, and whilst £100 was invested in Defence Bonds in April, 1940, in preparation for the purchase of a new Ambulance when necessary, a further £100 was similarly invested during the recent War Weapons Week for the same purpose. Apart from this an amount of £70 is outstanding because of Accounts not paid, and, although some of these may be bad debts, the majority will eventually be realised, which shows that our finances are in a very satisfactory condition.” The Hospital Committee wish to express their great appreciation and thanks to the Subscribers, Voluntary Drivers, the Ambulance Committee, and to all those concerned with the Ambulance, for their valuable and efficient work. 7. —The Committee also express their grateful thanks to all those who gave their services and support to the ‘‘ Pound Day ” in such a liberal manner in these difficult times. A sum of ^42 3s. id. was realised by Col¬ lections and Donations. 8. —The Committee express grateful thanks to the Medical Staff for their valuable services, to the Matron and Staff, who carry out their duties with marked efficiency, to Mr. Fitz for kindly auditing the Accounts, and to Mr. Abel for voluntarily winding the Clocks at the Hospital. 9. —The Committee again acknowledge with gratitude the splendid services of the Voluntary i\id Committee in Faringdon and neighbourhood. Contributions to the Radcliffe Infirmary Scheme have been well maintained. 10. —The Committee wish to thank all supporters of the Hospital, the Clergy and Ministers of all denominations, and the Subscribers and Donors for their help, and all those who by their gifts and interest have helped to promote the welfare of the Hospital. SIGNED on behalf of the Committee, LILY FITZGERALD, President. A. T. WEST, Hon. Secretary.