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Fulham 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948
SECTION 50 - BURIAL OR CREMATION OF THE DEAD
19 Funerals were arranged under the provisions of this section of the Act.
Details of the cost of the burials are as follows:-
| £. | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Funerals as per contract | 362 | 10 | 3 |
| Less amount recovered from estates of deceased, or by gifts, or responsible relatives | 223 | 18 | 10 |
| Balance, being cost to Council | 138 | 11 | 5 |
PUBLIC CONVENIENCES
There are eight conveniences under the control of the Public Health Department, each has
a Men's and Women's Section with attendants present.
The conveniences have been constructed at various times between 1900 and 1961; the
older ones having been modernised as far as reasonably practicable.
All the toilet accommodation is free and there are free washing facilities available. These
facilities are well used and appreciated and letters are frequently received from persons living
outside the Borough congratulating all concerned on the clean and hygienic condition of the
conveniences.
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
During the year 158 medical examinations were carried out. These included the examination
of new entrants to the Council's service to determine their medical fitness for the post and
their suitability for acceptance under the Superannuation Scheme. Other Examinations were of
employees referred because of prolonged sick leave or accident. These often require examination
by a consultant and this is done in collaboration with the patient's private doctor.
The testing of eyesight was carried out on the Fleming Master Vision Screener with the following results:-
| Vision Normal | Advised further Investigation | |
|---|---|---|
| STAFF: | ||
| New entrants to Council employment as part of medical examination | 60 | 8 |
| EMPLOYEES: | ||
| As part of the medical examination either as new entrant or for admission to the superannuation scheme | 46 | 9 |
| 106 | 17 | |
| Total 123 | ||