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offered, for scrutiny by the Medical Officer of Health. The
candidate may be recommended for acceptance forthwith or after
further enquiries or medical examinations. Other staff are all
examined by Medical Officers of the department to ascertain
fitness for work and for inclusion in the Sick Pay Scheme. An
X-ray of chest is required for all those whose duties bring then
into contact with children and agreement to have an annual re-Xray
is a condition of employment. Staff who handle food in the
School Meals and Canteen sections have, in addition to a chest
X-ray, tests to exclude a carrier state of intestinal infections.
Copies of Sick Pay Returns showing long-term absences are
sent each month to the Medical Officer of Health, who makes the
necessary enquiries into such cases, including where necessary,
domiciliary visits. Cases of frequent short-term absences are
also referred as necessary by the Chief Officer concerned and
employees may be asked to attend for examination. A system of
periodic re-checking of the eyesight of all Corporation drivers
has been introduced. The time seems to be approaching when this
work should be combined with the preventive outlook of considering
posts where sickness appears more frequent, in order that possible
remedial action can be recommended.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948, SECTION 47
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE AMENDMENT ACT, 1951
Ten old people were followed up from 1955 of whom:-
An old lady aged 98 with failing sight was admitted to
Coombe Lodge Hostel under the powers of the 1951 Act
3 were admitted to Hospital voluntarily
1 was admitted to Hostel voluntarily
5 continued to manage at home with varying degrees of
assistance
Twenty three new cases were brought to notice during the
year of whom: -
1 died
8 were admitted to Hospital voluntarily during the year
2 on the waiting list for Hospital (one admitted in
January, 1957)
1 was admitted to Hostel
11 remained in their own homes