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The total number of Kensington and Chelsea cases admitted during the
year was 610, which includes 133 cases in which there were inquests.
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS.
During the year, the Council's recent policy was continued, namely of
no longer requiring prospective employees to undergo a full medical
examination before being admitted to the superannuation funds, but to ask
each one to complete a comprehensive questionnaire.
Only in those cases where there was still an element of doubt was
the person actually asked to attend. This occurred in twenty-three cases
and for multifarious reasons.
Number of forms received 563
Number referred for
medical examination 23
Number failing to pass 10
Number referred for further
opinions 10
Number required to be
re-examined within
twelve months 15
In addition, nine members of the staff who had been on prolonged
sick leave were medically examined, and two special medical examinations
were carried out in connection with fitness for a further year's service
beyond the normal date of retirement.
Eighteen medical examinations were also carried out at the request
of other local authorities.