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consideration and consultation. It is of interest to note that out of 2004 medical questionaires
scrutinized by the Staff Health Medical Officers in 1970 in only 207 cases was it
necessary to call the patient for examination. During the year a total of 622 medical
examinations were carried out by the Staff Health Service, an increase on the 1969 figure
of 573. Medical examinations are also undertaken in regard to extended sick leave of
members of the Council's staff, some of who unfortunately have to be retired on grounds
of permanent ill health.
As a measure of mutual convenience, arrangements exist to medically examine
persons who are joining Local Authorities in various parts of the country and thus
obviate their having to travel long distances again following the initial interview and
appointment. Barnet obtains a reciprocal service from other Authorities.
DEPARTMENTAL SPECIAL TRANSPORT
Council Transport
The Borough Engineer and Surveyor has allocated the following seven special
purpose-built vehicles to the special requirements of the Health and Welfare Department:
One 24-seater coach (alternatively 10 wheelchairs and 5 sitting passengers) and
Six 12-seater coaches (alternatively 4 wheelchairs).
These vehicles work to a time-table covering the following establishments:
Hendon Work Centre, Heriot Road, N.W.4.
Day Centre for the Elderly, Claremont Clinic, N.W.2.
Deansbrook Rehabilitation Centre, Edgware.
Fieldways Adult Training Centre, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet.
The Hendon Junior Training School, Flower Lane, N.W.7.
British Red Cross Society, The Downage, N.W.4.
Friern Barnet Junior Training School, Oakleigh Road, N.20.
Etchingham Park Workroom/Day Centre.
Additional services covering Park House Day Centre and the Cookery Class for
the Blind at Barnet Technical College are provided by non-specialised vehicles.
The Borough Engineer and Surveyor also provides transport during the evenings
for the following voluntary bodies and associations:-
Blind Dancing Class, St. David's School, Park Road, Hendon.
Starfish Swimming Club, Hampstead Swimming Baths, Swiss Cottage.
Happy Social Club, Conservative Hall, Edgware.
The Choral Class, Percy Road, N.2.
Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mill Hill Clinic.
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