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A service is provided to collect and launder soiled articles. The work is carried out by
the Hendon Group Hospital Management Committee at Colindale Hospital.
At the end of the year 23 persons were receiving assistance, and during the year 9,659
articles were laundered.
MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS
Candidates for appointment to the service of the Council are required to complete a
medical questionnaire which permits of the necessary assessment in regard to their medical
fitness for the post in question. In cases where there is any doubt as to a person's fitness
for employment a full medical examination takes place.
No. of medical forms assessed 1,803
No. of medical examinations — Barnet 23
other Authorities 12
No. of medical examinations carried out under
Ministry of Education Circular 249/52:-
(a) Teachers' first appointments 118
(b) Entrants to Training College 311
20 medical assessments were carried out in relation to the ability of staff to undertake
the duties of their posts or in relation to early retirement. 5 members of the Council's staff
were recommended for premature retirement on the grounds of permanent ill health.
DEPARTMENTAL SPECIAL TRANSPORT
In connection with the operation of the Health and Welfare services and in respect of the
considerable transport which is required for conveying the elderly and physically handicapped
and blind persons to Craft and Choral Classes, Day and Work Centres and to a wide range of
social and recreational activities for these persons, the Council's fleet was in 1967
increased by two 12 seater vehicles which gave a total of four 12 seater vehicles and two
large coaches in operation at the end of the year. All of these special vehicles are fitted
with tail lifts.
All vehicles are staffed and maintained by the Borough Engineer and Surveyor's
Department and once again I pay tribute to the excellent service the Department has at all
times received and acknowledge the helpful and understanding manner in which the drivers
of the special vehicles perform their duties.
TRAINING COURSES
During 1967 a wide variety of training courses, refresher courses, study days, etc.
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