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10.
MASS X-RAY
The Mobile Unit of the North Western Metropolitan Regional
Hospital Board visited various parts of the Borough during the
year. Same 6,300 people attended and 31 cases were referred
for further investigation.
For the purposes of examination of staff and others whom
it was necessary to refer, use was made of the permanent units
situated at 32, Drayton Park, N.5 and Maida Vale (at junction
with Carlton Vale, W.9.)
Sessions for both men and women are held as follows:32.
Drayton Park
Monday 2.00 p.m. - 4.15 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. - 7.15 p.m.
Tuesday 9.45 a.m. -12.30 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Wednesday 9.45 a.m. -12.30 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Thursday 2.00 p.m. - 4.15 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. - 7.15 p.m.
Maida Vale
Monday 2.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m.
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
Appointments to the Council's permanent staff are subject
to passing a medical examination, which includes a chest
X-ray usually carried out by the permanent mass radiography units
at Drayton Park and Maida Vale. Examinations are normally
carried out by the Medical Officer of Health or the Deputy
Medical Officer of Health.
Eighty-seven examinations were undertaken during the year.
Fifty were in respect of new appointments; 29 were for transfer
to the permanent staff; 2 were special reports required because of
absence through sickness; 1 was for extension of service; 1 for
inter-departmental transfer; 4 were on behalf of other authorities.