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At the end of the year approximately 1,600 cases were on
the records of the Association, an increase of 650 on last year's
figure, and new cases continue to be brought to the notice of the
Association daily.
For the financial year 1953/4, a grant of £4,510 was made
by the Council to the Association, and at the time of writing
provision has been made for £.4,483 for the year 1954/5.
The Association's sphere of activity embraces party holidays
at the seaside, three luncheon clubs, domiciliary meals to the
needy, a chiropody service, free legal advice, friendly visiting
service and social visitation on a very large scale.
Very much good work is being done and the expansion
which has taken place during the year will undoubtedly continue.
Medical Examination of Council's Staff.
During the year I have continued to carry out the duties of
medical advisor to the Council.
Every new entrant to the service is required to undergo a
medical examination, including a chest X-ray, in order to ascertain
whether he or she is fit to be admitted to the Council's
Superannuation and/or Sick Pay Schemes.
In addition to this, medical examinations are conducted in
all cases where the prescribed "sick leave with pay" has been
exceeded. The Council in many such instances makes up sick
pay for further periods to bring their employee back to good
health.