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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Hammersmith 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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with their specialised knowledge, which is so readily afforded, doubtful
cases are properly assessed to the mutual benefit of both Council and
employee.
Statistical information is given as follows: STAFF MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRES & EXAMINATIONS-lst JANUARY until 31st DECEMBER 1970
| TOTAL | ||
|---|---|---|
| New Applicants | ||
| Questionnaires received | 741 | |
| " satisfactory | 541 | |
| Applicants withdrawn or not offered posts | 32 | 573 |
| Medically examined | ||
| Satisfactory | 133 | |
| Not satisfactory | 10 | |
| Suitable for employment subject to review | 25 | 168 |
| Medical Examinations for:- | ||
| Extended service | ||
| Examined and recommended for extension of service | 53 | |
| Examined and not recommended for extended service | 2 | 55 |
| Retirement on medical grounds | ||
| Examined and recommended for retirement (including two domiciliary visits) | 45 | 45 |
| Special requests | ||
| Recommended as fit to return to work | 8 | |
| Recommended as fit for light duties for limited period | 6 | |
| Recommended as fit for alternative employment | 2 | |
| Recommended as fit for transfer to alternative employment | 5 | |
| Recommended as fit for the work in which they are employed | 8 | |
| Recommended as fit for re-employment | 4 | |
| Referred to general practitioner | 2 | 35 |
| Reviews | ||
| Examined and now satisfactory | 18 | |
| Examined a further review recommended | 25 | |
| Examined and recommended to retire | 5 | |
| Examined new review recommended | 17 | 65 |
| Examined at Hammersmith for other boroughs | 1 | |
| Examined elsewhere for Hammersmith | 1 | |
| Examined at Annesley for Annesley House, Southsea | 3 | |
| Examined at Hammersmith for Annesley House | 12 | |
| (1 one not satisfactory) | 1 | 18 |
| TOTAL MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS | 386 | |
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