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MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF STAFF
The department's medical officers undertake for the Council the medical
examination of new entrants to the Council's service, of staff and employees absent
due to sickness exceeding one month, of employees considered for participation in the
Sick Pay Scheme and for extension of service beyond the age of 65 years, as well as
assessments for gratuities and other reasons as required
Examinations or assessments carried out during the year numbered 1,600 (details
on page 89.)
RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
Persons who keep or use radioactive materials, unless exempted, are required,
under the provisions of the Radioactive Substances Act 1960, to register with the
Ministry of Housing and Local Government and to obtain authority for the accumulation
or disposal of radioactive waste.
The Ministry has issued 14 registration certificates under Section 1 of the Act
with respect to premises in the borough.
REFRESHER COURSES
Refresher and training courses attended by staff during the year are listed on
pages 104 to 108
REMOVAL OF PERSONS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION
The Council is empowered by Section 47 of the National Assistance Act 1948, as
amended by the National Assistance (Amendment) Act 1951, to make application to a
Justice of the Peace for an Order for the removal to hospital or institution of any
aged, infirm or physically incapacitated person living in insanitary conditions, and
who is in need of care and attention,
It was found necessary this year to apply for Removal Orders under this enactment
in respect of 3 persons, who were removed to hospital.
STAFF CHANGES
Appointments and resignations of members of the staff numbered 69 and 78
respectively, and 99 staff were transferred to the Social Services Department and 17
to the Inner London Education Authority on the 1st April 1971.
Appointments Resignations
Administrative and Clerical 10 9
Dental Staff 14 18
Medical Officers 1 0
Nursing staff: Health Visiting 19 17
Clinic and School 8 13
District Nurse 7 7
Public Health Inspectors and Pupils 5 6
Social Workers 1 5
Miscellaneous 4 3
TOTAL 69 78