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ASHOP sign in Egremont Road, Bearsted was defaced causing permanent damage. Toolswere stolen from a van in The Street, Bredhurst. Cashwas stolen from an unlocked van in Ashford Road, Bearsted. Avehiclewas scratched in Malus Close,


Walderslade. Two grey and black rabbitswere taken


from a hutch in the garden of a home in Cross Keys, Bearsted. Tyreswere slashed on two vehicles in Chatham Road, Sandling. ASamsung flat-screen TVwas stolen in a break-in at a home in Forge Lane, Bredhurst. Two Land Rovers parked in a driveway in


Avondale Court,Weavering had liquid thrown over them, damaging paintwork. Abarn in Thurnham Lane, Thurnham


was broken into and equipmentwas stolen. Aproperty in Coltsfoot Drive,Weavering


was broken into and car keyswere stolen. Theywere then used to take the car from the driveway. Itemswere stolen from a shed in Aldington Lane, Thurnham. Agreen and red high-pressurewater bowser on a trailerwas stolen from the water pumping station compound in Hockers Lane, Detling.Avehiclewas used to tow the trailer across an adjacent field. Aspare wheelwas taken from beneath a parked vehicle in a car park in Detling Hill, Thurnham. Dieselwas stolen from the tank of a lorry parked on the side of Detling Hill, Detling. An outbuilding in Holly Farm Road, Othamwas broken into and a hedge trimmerwas among items stolen. Electrical equipmentwas stolen from the


trailer of a lorry in Siingbourne Road, Detling, while the driver stopped for a break.


Weight advice for joint ops


LOCAL doctors are supporting na- tional guidance that patients for joint replacements (such as hip and knee) should be advised to have a body mass index (BMI) of less than 30 before they are referred for treat- ment. The local CCG says: “This is ad-


vice rather than an eligibility crite- ria and there would likely be exceptions.” It needs to ensure the long-term functional benefits and reduce the risk of complications. The CCG wants a review of clini-


cal evidence and audit outcomes for patients with a BMI of 40 or above to produce guidance for these pa- tients, taking benefits versus risks and value for money into account. TheCCGsays obesity needs to be addressed to assist the wider system for prevention.


Patient transport


A MUCH stronger liaison has been requested between the GP-led NHS West Kent Clinical Commissioning Group and the patient transport provider when the new contract is awarded for 2016. The current con- tract had a difficult start but im- proved following complaints.


40 Maidstone East July 2015 NeighbourhoodWatch Working to reduce crime. Call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or local police Apost boxwas stolen from a post near a


field gate in Church Road, Otham. Awallet and keys to a Seat Leonwere


taken from a property in Cudham Close, Weavering. The carwas also stolen. Jewellery and a strimmerwere stolen from


a property inAvery Lane, Otham. Therewas an unsuccessful aempt to


break in to a property in Northfleet Close, Vinters Park. The catalytic converterwas stolen from a


Seat parked on a drive in TudorAvenue, Maidstone. Ahorsewas aacked and injured and a


fence broken at a field in Sandway Road, Lenham. AnAudiA4was scratched in a car park in ReculverWalk, Senacre. Atyrewas damaged on a car in Horwood


Way, Harrietsham. AMercedes van in St Luke’s Road, Maidstonewas broken into in an aempt to steal it. Tools, an air compressor and three nail


gunswere stolen from an Isuzu van in a hotel car park inWarren Street, Lenham. Jewellery and a laptopwere stolen from a


home in St Luke’sAvenue, Maidstone. Milkwas taken from the doorsteps of


homes in Mitchell Close, Lenham. Adoorwas damaged with glue at a property in Garrington Close, Maidstone. Apetrol-powered strimmerwas taken


from the back garden of a home in Upper Street, Leeds. Avehicle had its windscreen broken in


Gravelly Boom Road, Kingswood. Ashedwas broken into in Boom Pond


Road, Wormshill and two car baerieswere stolen. Youthswere seen damaging plants in the garden of a home in CharlesfordAvenue, Kingswood. Enquirieswere ongoing. Vandals damaged a Citroen parked in Bourneside Terrace, Hollingbourne. Agarden fencewas damaged in Bimbury


Lane, Stockbury. Therewas a break-in at a yard on Hollingbourne Hill, Hollingbourne. Therewas an aempt to break in to a


vehicle on the drive of a home in Chapman Avenue, Senacre. Two children’s bicycleswere stolen from


the garden of a home inWestmorland Green, Maidstone. Cropswere damaged when a vehiclewas


driven over them in a field in Musket Lane, Hollingbourne. Abedroom windowwas smashed at a


home inWillington Street, Maidstone. Awindowwas smashed at a home in FarehamWalk, Senacre.


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Seven-day plan rejected


MAIDSTONEand otherWest Kent GPs made a bid for the Prime Min- ister’s challenge fund to pilot sur- geries opening seven days aweek – but it was rejected by NHS Eng- land. The GP-led West Kent Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), chaired by Bob Bowes (pictured) says it is not opposed to seven-day working. Its Clinical Strategy Group (CSG) discussed a paper to divert CCG commissioning funds to open


surgeries for a six-month pilot to see if it had an impact on A&E atten- dances.


But members


did not give sup- port because they want to await re- sults of national pi- lots; resources are not yet available for a pilot; and the


required GP workforce is not avail- able and this could affect weekday


Supper to pay for oven


THElatest Bill’s Safari Supper saw 32 people take part, including three joining in for the first time. The event raised £310, which will go towards a


new oven at HarrietshamVillage Hall. After supper, the finale was hosted by Jan and


Mike Kingsman, when the sum raised was boosted by a lively selection of games. The next Bill’s Safari Supper will be held in No-


vember, with the date to be announced later in the summer. Anyone who enjoys informal and friendly get-togethers, meeting new people in the village or cementing friendships should contact Roger Bevan on 01622 859310 or email roger.bevan@btinternet.com.


services. Government policy is to have a


seven-day GP service by 2020 – but the CSG feels logistical issues of re- sources and workforce need to be addressed first. CCG members do not think the


policy represents value for money and would not have a significant im- pact on hospitalA&E pressures. It agreed “quality and capacity of


GP provision” have more of an im- pact on A&E.


50mph plan for A249


THEA249 Groupwas set to meet at the end of July to discuss the possibility of a 50mph speed limit on the dual carriageway. The informal group – a consortium of Stockbury, Thurnham and Detling parish councils – was hoping the police would attend to debate the suggestion. The meeting follows another serious accident on the


dual carriageway, close to Jade’s Crossing, in which a motorist had to be airlifted to hospital. Other issues likely to be discussed include the road surface and access to the White Horse Wood country park at the top of Detling Hill.


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