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MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
1 April 1965 - 30 November 1965
Staff medical examinations 531 - 522 fit, 7 deferred. 2 unfit
O & M. medical examinations 41
Teachers medical examinations 34
Other authorities medical examinations 10
1 December 1965 - 31 December 1965
Staff medical questionnaires 21 - 3 called for medical examination
O & M. medical examinations 8
Teachers medical examinations NIL
Other authorities medical examinations 3
EXEMPTION FROM PARKING METER CHARGES
The powers permitting the former Metropolitan Boroughs to establish parking meter zones,
which have now been vested in the Camden Borough Council provide discretion to waive charges
in cases of severe physical disability. In both Holborn and St. Pancras (Hampstead had no parking
meters) almost all such applicants were medically examined by either the Medical Officer of Health
or Deputy. In Camden the Deputy Medical Officer of Health is responsible for this work.
Since 1 April 1965, 41 such applicants have been medically examined and 10 applicants
were granted exemption without examination after consultation with the medical authorities concerned.
Altogether 32 cases have been recommended permanent exemption from parking meter
charges whilst of the remainder 9 have been granted temporary exemption for varying periods of up
to one year and will be reviewed at the appropriate interval. In 10 instances exemption was not
recommended; all these applicants were medically examined.
It should be noted that an exemption of this type only allows the holder to park for unlimited
periods at a meter without charge; it does not allow him or her to park at random in a
restricted zone nor does it give the exclusive use of a particular bay. This latter use is, however,
granted free to general practitioners, adjacent to their regular surgery premises and the Borough
Engineer and Surveyor has been appropriately advised in such cases.
CERTIFICATION OF BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED PERSONS
During the year (1 January to 31 December, 1965) there were 91 examinations in connection
with new registrations (under the National Assistance Act, 1948) of blind or partially sighted persons
49 were found to be blind and 42 partially sighted. In addition, 12 certificates were accepted from
other local authorities relating to 10 blind and 2 partially sighted persons. After registration reexaminations
are made as required; 59 people in this category were seen in 1965.
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