The Archive · 1940

Central Hospital Supply Service

This is organized in England and Wales under the Joint War Organization of the British Red Cross Society and the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Already £70,000 has been spent on work parties. Over 1,000,000 yards of material aid 36% tons knitting wool have been sent by the Central "Hospital Supply Service Committee to affiliated: work parties in England and Wales, and a further large consignment is now being despatched. There are 155,000 women workers ce-operating in a part-time capacity, through affiliated depots in England and Wales, There are also a large number of linked work parties, of which no details are avallable. In addition the Central Hospital Supply Service Committee have been Sent. $00,000 gifts for hospital equipment, such as bed jackets, pyjamas ete. valued at £20,000 for the last five months. The Red Cross and St Andrew's Ambulance Association are doing similar work in Scotland, At the K.D.S, Convalescent Home Convalescent Home, 137 Hungiao Road, the Here many ind. shelter and healthy. and Other War Efforts There is a women's section of the Air Transport Auxiliary. which ferles aircraft from the manufacturer: to air force stations. Women are serving in Government departments in a very Jarge number of capacities.

A great effort is being made 10 Feeruit leaders for girls' clubs, Girl Guide companies, ete, in order to secure the welfare of girls, particular-those who are just entering industry. 'This work is being ce-ordinated under the National Youth Committee and particularly under the girls' group of the Standing Conference of National and Juvenile Organizations.

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