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MORTUARY
An old fashioned unsatisfactory and inadequate mortuary exists at Bexleyheath. This falls far
short of modern requirements and is in urgent need of replacement. In 1965 an attempt was made
to find a suitable site for a new building but without success. Finally in 1967 it was agreed to cooperate
with the Queen Mary's Hospital Management Committee in providing a modern mortuary,
with provision for H.M. Coroner's requirements, in the new hospital buildings to serve both the
hospital and the Borough's needs. The plans were approved in 1969 and construction is expected
to be finished in 1973.
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
STAFF
The employees who entered the Council's service from other Local Authorities in 1965 were
transferred without any medical investigation.
All new entrants to the Council's service are required to complete a questionnaire on their
health and previous medical history. All these forms are perused by a medical officer in the department
and in any case in which there is any doubt, the person is required to submit to a medical
examination. The department is also required to advise on sick employees who are approaching
the end of their sick-pay entitlement, or on a sick employee whose complaint may affect his ability
to carry out his duties. Many of these cases involve consultation with the employee's private
doctor and the hospital specialist under whose care he may be receiving treatment. In a few cases
it may be necessary for an independent specialist's report to be obtained in order to advise
appropriately.