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Building Society who made available, free of charge, the whole of their shop window in a busy part of High
Road, Wembley, for a display.
Many films have been previewed and those considered suitable were used in conjunction with health
talks. The film "Birthday" continues to be a success at the special showing to expectant mothers and their
husbands at Kilburn Psycho-Prophylaxis Clinic.
8 mm. Cassette Film loops have been purchased to stimulate discussions. Film strips on the care and
use of oil heaters, baby clothing, etc., have been added to the list of visual aids already available to lecturers.
MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS AND MEDICAL REPORTS
New entrants to the Council's service, except teachers, are required to complete a medical assessment
form. The forms are scrutinised by an Assessing Medical Officer, and if considered necessary further information
is obtained from the entrant's general practitioner or a hospital, and/or a medical examination is carried
out. During the year 2,114 assessments were dealt with. Further information was obtained from general
practitioners in 51 cases, and from hospitals in 47 cases. It was not necessary to carry out any medical
examinations.
It is a requirement of the Ministry of Education and Science that all teachers on their first appointment
and applicants for entry to teaching training colleges be medically examined. 219 teachers and 187
trainees were examined by Assistant Medical Officers.
Six members of the staff were recommended for retirement on the grounds of permanent ill-health.