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LEAFLETS AND POSTERS
As usual these were widely used in connection with the various campaigns, the principal
sources of supply being the Ministry of Health, Central Council of Health Education and Royal
Society for the Prevention of Accidents. The majority of the leaflets were distributed by means of
the large display fixture in the foyer of the Department, but on occasions other Departments cooperated
in distributing leaflets on matters of special topical importance. Appropriate leaflets
are handed out to audiences at lectures and discussion groups etc.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948
Section 50 - Burial or Cremation of the Dead.
16 burials were arranged during the year under the provisions of this section of the Act.
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 often received from persons living outside
the Borough congratulating the staff on the clean and hygienic condition of the conveniences.
STAFF MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
During the year 204 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.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
This Act regulates the sale of pet animals and empowers a local authority (in London a
Metropolitan Borough) to grant licences to keep a pet shop on payment of a fee not exceeding ten
shillings.
Nine licences were renewed during the year.
No contraventions of the Act were found during inspections.