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PUBLIC MORTUARY FACILITIES
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.1., 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
608.
PARKING CONTROL
Application 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, 70 applications were received, 57 were granted and 13 refused.
STAFF MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
For some years candidates have not been required to undergo a full medical
examination before engagement, but to complete a comprehensive health questionnaire.
Only where there is an element of doubt is the applicant medically examined.
Number of questionnaires received 693
Number referred for medical examination 25
Number failing to pass 6
Number referred for further opinion 25
Number required to be re-examined within 12 months 21
In addition, 7 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. Eight medical examinations were carried out at the request of other local authorities.