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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.
Messy church ENJOY crafts, singing, games and interactive Bible stories at All Saints’ Church in Loose. Messy church happens every
third Saturday of the month, from 2pm to 4.30pm. For details call the church office on 01622 741265.
downsmail.co.uk 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
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.
Girls on a roll as they snatch victory
TEAM work is starting to pay off as skater girls fromYalding and East Far- leigh helped Kent block the “Concrete Cows” fromsnatching the title in the Roller Derby. Helping Kent Roller Girls to victory
over Milton Keynes (178-122 points) was Yalding’s Jo Wilson, dubbed Jo- Commotion by her team mates. She took the title of most valuable player as one of the main point scorers. Kent blocker Serena Gilbert, from
East Farleigh, who also plans and coaches the team’s training sessions, said: “After gaining the lead in the first10minuteswe never looked back. “We’veworked a lot on team strat-
egy and all of the trainingwe’ve done togetherwas visible by our unity. “Hopefully, seeing us play and win
will inspire other women to take up this sport.” Roller Derby is a full contact sport
A CAR parked on a drive in Green Lane, Boughton Monchelsea was entered and itemswere stolen. Chairs and tableswere taken from outside
a property in Dean Street. Both number plateswere stolen from a car parked in Station Hill, East Farleigh. An upstairs windowwas smashed at a
home in Hunton Hill. Abolewas thrown at a car in Gallants
Lane, East Farleigh, damaging the bonnet and the windscreen. Avehicle parked in Stocke Lane, Coxheath,was scratched. The number plateswere stolen from a
vehicle parked at a commercial garage in Lower Road, East Farleigh. Acar parked on a drive in Haste Hill
Road, Boughton Monchelseawas entered but nothingwas taken. All four wheelswere stolen from a vehicle
in a commercial yard in Gallants Lane, East Farleigh. Avanwas found alight in SpringeWay, Coxheath. AJCB tractor and power toolswere stolen
from barns at a farm in Gallants Lane, East Farleigh. Itemswere stolen from an outbuilding in Hunton Hill. Amotorcyclewas stolen from a lock-up in Gallants Lane, East Farleigh, but later recovered. Afencewas damaged at a property in
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played on quad skates. Players – or jammers – race round an oval track in an effort to pass blockers to score points. Blockers can use their bodies to remove the opposition. The game was first created in
America inthe 1970s, butwas revived 10 years ago into a challenging and athletic sport forwomenaged18and over. The Kent team was formed in
Kent Roller Girls’ blocker Serena Gilbert (centre) chases down the
Milton Keynes’ jammer.
2010 and this win takes them to 31st in the UK Roller Derby Association rankings and 75th out of 400 leagues in Europe. Anyone interested in joining Kent
Roller Girls is invited to an open day at the Bay Sports Arena, Herne Bay, from4pmon July 21. Formore details see the Facebook page Kent Roller Girls.
NeighbourhoodWatch Working to reduce crime. Call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or local police
Jubilee Corner, Ulcombe. Abakery in Headcorn High Streetwas broken into and two safes containing cash were stolen. Dieselwas stolen from a yard in Lenham
Road, Boughton Malherbe. The windscreen of a Leyland lorrywas damaged at a farm in Ulcombe. Awindowwas smashed at a home in
Linton Road, Loose. Itemswere taken from a car in Meades
Close, Marden. The rear passenger window of a carwas smashed on a driveway inWell Street, Loose. Itemswere stolen from a car in High
Street, Marden, while the ownerwas changing a tyre. Itemswere stolen following a break-in at a property in Hampstead Lane, Nelestead. Ageneratorwas among items stolen from
an outbuilding in Hunton Road, Marden. Fencingwas damaged in the back garden
of a home in Corner Farm Road, Staplehurst. Lockswere forced to get in to an outbuilding in Hunton Road, Marden but
nothingwas stolen. Itemswere stolen from a shed at a property in Grave Lane, Staplehurst. Acarwas broken into in Captain’s Close, SuonValence. Stereo equipmentwas stolen from a car in
a car park in Gullands, Langley. Gardening equipmentwas among items
stolen from a shed in Lampard Close, Staplehurst. Awalletwas stolen from a vehicle in Grasslands, Langley. Garden toolswere taken from a shed in Maidstone Road, SuonValence. Therewas a break-in at a property in
Suon Road, Langley and damagewas caused.
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