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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 be- fore they are referred for treatment. The local CCG says: “This is ad-
vice rather than an eligibility criteria and there would likely be excep- tions.” 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 aBMIof 40 or above to produce guidance for these patients, taking benefits versus risks and value for money into account. The CCG says 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.
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
WALKING is simple, free and can help you to lose weight and be- come healthier. So why not head along to one of Tonbridge and Malling Council’s health walks which are organised each week at Leybourne Lakes Country Park. The walks take place on Tues-
days and Thursdays from 10am and last 40 to 60 minutes, depend- ing on individualwalking speeds. They are guided by a walk leader and are on flat ground, so are suit- able for buggies and wheelchairs. There is also an opportunity to
AWALLET containing cash was stolen from an unlocked van in The Avenue, Aylesford. Three people seen at the van ran off when challenged and drove off in a Toyota saloon. A pane of glass was smashed in a door
in Poynder Drive, Snodland. Grass seed and gardening tools were
taken from a container in Forstal Road, Aylesford. A vehicle in Hambrook Road, Snodland was searched but nothing was taken. A shed was broken into at a home in London Road East,
Aylesford.Two Paslode nail guns, a Dewalt drill and light units for a Fiat Punto were stolen. A shed door was damaged at a property
in Lavender Road, East Malling. A vehicle was broken into on the drive
of a home in Rochester Road, Aylesford, and various items were stolen. A van was broken into in Butchers
Lane, Mereworth but nothing was taken. Tools and a drum of diesel were stolen
from a Citroen van in Forstal Road, Aylesford. A white Peugot van was seen being driven away. A vehicle left inWillow Road, Larkfield
was taken overnight. A wall was damaged with graffiti in
The Stream, Ditton. A red Trafalgar paddock cleaner was
stolen from a field in Eccles Row, Aylesford. Golf equipment was stolen during a break-in at a garage in London Road, Ryarsh. A ground compactor and sod cutter
were stolen from a barn at a farm in Addington Lane, Trottiscliffe. Lampposts were damaged in East Malling High Street. Equipment was stolen from a van in
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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
Getwalking to boost fitness
become a walk leader with train- ing provided by the borough council. Cllr Maria Heslop, cabinet member for community services, said: “Our health walks are free, fun and friendly – perfect to help you get active and meet new peo- ple.” The walks are ideal for people
of all ages and abilities who do lit- tle or no exercise. For details, visit
www.tmbc.gov.uk/healthwalks, email
healthy.living@
tmbc.gov.uk or call 01732 876347.
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.
Afternoon tea ENJOY afternoon tea at St James The Great Church, East Malling from 3pm to 5pm on Sundays until September
6.Amini-market will be held on June 27 and September 26 from 10am to 12.30pm in aid of the Apple Tree Room project.
Quiz night A QUIZ night is being held in the Brassey Rooms, Aylesford at 7pm on Saturday, September 5 for St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church. Tick- ets are £4. Please bring drinks and nibbles. Call Aline on 07771 636872.
NeighbourhoodWatch Working to reduce crime. Call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or local police
New Hythe Lane, Larkfield. Two hanging baskets were stolen from
the front of a property in Snoll Hatch Road, East Peckham. Cash was stolen from a VWvan on a
driveway in The Street, Mereworth. Tools were stolen from a work site in
Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill. Tools were stolen from a van in Butchers Lane, Mereworth. A wall was damaged with graffiti in Alexander Grove, Kings Hill. A van on a drive in Sherwood Avenue, Larkfield was broken into and searched but it was not known if anything was taken. A handbag was among items stolen
from a property in Rectory Close, Snodland while the resident went down to the car park. Two windows were damaged on a digger on a building site in St Leonards Street,West Malling. A vehicle was scratched in Holborough
Road, Snodland. A car was stolen from a car park in
New Hythe Lane, Larkfield. There was an attempted break-in at a property in Epsom Close,West Malling. Fencing was damaged on a nature
reserve in Holborough Road, Snodland. An orange Husqvarna chainsaw was
stolen from a shed in Brickfields,West Malling. Tools were stolen from a van in Thomson Close, Snodland. A vehicle was scratched in Police
Station Road,West Malling. There was an attempted break-in at a garage in Saltings Road, Snodland. A strimmer was stolen from a shed on allotments in Ryarsh Lane,West Malling. A Kawasaki KLX125 motorbike was
stolen from a garage in a block in Holborough Road, Snodland. A lawnmower was among items stolen
from a shed on allotments in Norman Road,West Malling. A car was scratched on a driveway in Church Field, Snodland. Garden furniture, a barbecue and a drill
were stolen from a shed in Lucas Road, Snodland. A disability badge was stolen from a
vehicle in Phoenix Drive,Wateringbury. Tools including two Makita cordless
drills were stolen from an unlocked van in Freelands Road, Snodland. Power tools were stolen from a van in a
car park in Bow Road,Wateringbury. Tools were stolen from a van in Bramley Road, Snodland.
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