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It has been my opinion for some time that Colleges of Further Education
require regular health supervision because staff and students of susceptible
ages from many different countries and cultures mix together and are not always
able to obtain the food, clothing and sleeping accommodation which they need or
have been accustomed to. Essex County Council has recently established a
service of part-time Counsellors for Further Education Establishments, with
consultation available from Psychiatric Social Workers - the nucleus of a
Student Mental Health Service. The Loughton College does not however enjoy
the statutory school health services, or those of organised industry or the
universities, and for the time being therefore, I shall continue to recommend
a routine visit of the Mass Radiography Unit to the College each year.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF STAFF
In connection with their appointment for duties with this Council,
forty-six officers and staff completed Personal Health Report forms which were
duly assessed; fourteen received a medical examination. Seven employees
were re-assessed and reported on for sick-pay and superannuation purposes,
following prolonged periods of sick-leave or retirement. Eight employees
were examined in connection with their employment as heavy goods vehicle
drivers.
SECTION 47, NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948 AND NATIONAL ASSISTANCE
(AMENDMENT) ACT, 1951 and 1962
Eleven cases in possible need of care and attention were investigated
by this Department during the year and kept under observation with the
services of the district nurse, home help, meals-on-wheels, as necessary.
One case was voluntarily removed to hospital.
RE-HOUSING
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