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During the year 126 members of the staff had their eyes tested, 34 of these had not previously
had an eye test under the National Health Service, and 26 were found to have visual defects
which required correction and were supplied with spectacles.
92 had been examined previously and were already using spectacles. Of these 74 needed
further correction and appropriate lenses were fitted to existing frames or to new frames of the
patient's choice.
Medical Examinations
During the year 664 persons were medically examined. The distribution by Departments and
the reason for medical examinations are shown in Table 3.
414 persons were medically examined for admission to the Superannuation Scheme; 14 were
rejected as unfit and 5 were deferred. The clinical conditions causing rejection are shown in
Table 1.
40 persons were medically examined owing to prolonged absence on sick leave. At the time
of examination, 19 were reported as fit for duty, 14 were reported unfit for duty, and 7 were
reported unfit for further service. The clinical conditions causing unfitness are shown in Table 2.
85 persons who had reached retirement age were medically examined and 83 were reported
as fit to continue in the Corporation's service for a further 12 months.
20 persons were medically examined for temporary appointments 5 were examined to verify
the nature of a disability and 6 medical examinations were carried out in respect of employees
at the Monument. In addition 100 persons were examined in connection with applications for exemption
from parking fees.
6 candidates for teaching and canteen posts were X-rayed and all were reported as showing
no abnormality of the lungs.