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SECTION G
Miscellaneous
Guild of Hygiene.—As indicated in previous Reports the new
Food Hygiene Regulations have to a very large extent superseded
the Codes of practice which were drawn up by this Department
some years ago as a qualification for membership of the Guild.
However, the standard demanded of members of the Guild is
still a little higher than that which is legally enforceable, and it has
been found that enlightened food traders still value the membership
certificates of the Guild which acts as a safeguard to the public that
the premises and the conduct of the business from hygienic aspects
have official approval.
During the course of the year there were no new certificates
issued leaving a final total of 81 certificates in operation at the end
of the year.
Medical Inspection—
Superannuation.—All medical examinations of the staff for
Superannuation purposes are undertaken by the Medical Officer
of Health, and during the current year 85 examinations were so
made. Of these, one candidate was considered unfit for admission
to the Council's Superannuation Scheme and two cases were defered
12 months for further examination.
One examination was carried out in accordance with Section
106 of the L.C.C. (General Powers) Act, 1937, as amended by Section
28 of the 1951 Act (Widows Pensions).
Extension of Service.—Of the five employees examined with
a view to ascertaining their fitness for continuation of service after
reaching retiring age, the Council were advised that all were so fit.
Sick Persons.—In addition, the Medical Officer of Health
carried out 39 medical examinations of Council's employees who
for medical reasons had been absent for 4 weeks from their
employment. In consequence, the Council was advised that three of
their servants were no longer capable of discharging their duties
efficiently by reason of permanent infirmity.
Interviews
Rehousing.—Under the Council's Rehousing Scheme, additional
points are attracted if an applicant's case is supported on
medical grounds.
In order to ascertain from a medical point of view the degree
of priority to be allocated to the housing applicants in the Borough
the Medical Officer of Health gave 17 interviews during year.