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PUBLIC MORTUARY FACILITIES AND CORONER'S COURT
Since 1st April, 1965 the Council have had an arrangement with
the City of Westminster whereby all Kensington and Chelsea bodies are
accommodated in the Westminster Mortuary at Horseferry Road, S.W.I.,
which had been enlarged in order to deal with the extra requirements.
The total number of Kensington and Chelsea cases admitted during
the year was 606 which included 128 cases in which there were inquests,
PARKING CONTROL
Applications for free parking facilities on grounds of physical
disability are referred to the Medical Officer of Health for consideration
and advice. If necessary, applicants are medically examined.
During the year, 55 applications were received, 46 were granted
and 9 were refused.
STAFF MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
Prospective employees for some years have not been required to
undergo a full medical examination before being admitted to the
Superannuation Funds, but to complete a comprehensive questionnaire.
Only where there is an element of doubt is the applicant medically
examined.
Number of questionnaires received 532
Number referred for medical examination 9
Number failing to pass 16
Number referred for further opinion 21
Number required to be re-examined within
twelve months -
In addition, 12 members of the staff who had been on prolonged
sick leave were referred for my opinion as to their suitability to
continue to be employed on their existing duties. Six medical
examinations were carried out at the request of other local authorities.