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C i rcu1ars
Circulars on other matters relevant to the functions of the department and issued by
the various Government Departments during the year included those relating to the following
subjects
Analysis of Rain Potable and Waste Waters Capital Programme 1972-3 Compensation
Blight and Rehousing; De sign Bulletin 22 New Housing in a cleared area Design Bulletin 25 .
The Estate Outside the Dwelling reactions of residents to aspects of Building Layouts
Development involving the use of storage in Bulk of Hazardous Material Food Hygiene Code
of Practice Hygiene in Microwave Cooking Health Visitor Training Academic Year 1973 74
Heating for Elderly People in Winter Homeless Single Persons in need of care and support
Local Authorities Socia1 Services 10 year Deve1opment PI an 1973-83- Review of Waste Disposal
Facilities Sites for Gypsy Caravans Solid Fuel Supplies - Priority Consumers Sunlight
and Daylight Planning Criteria and Design of Buildings Traffic and the Environments
Training of District Nurses Vaccination against Rubella for Women of Chi1d bearing
age Vasectomy Volume 2 of the River Pollution Survey 1970 of England and Wales
Water Charges.
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 1,654 (details
on page 68 )
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 Department of
the Environment and to obtain authority for the accumulation or disposal of radioactive
waste.
The Department has issued 14 registration certificates with respect to premises in
the borough.
REFRESHER COURSES
Refresher and training courses attended by staff during the year are listed on
pages 82 to 84.
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 12 persons, 11 of whom were removed to hospital and 1 to a Welfare home.
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