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Surgery ‘model for patient care’
A GP surgery in Maidstone has been held up as a model of out- standing care. In a report fromtheCareQuality
Commission (CQC), the hard work, dedication of staff and inte- gration of services at Sutton Va- lence Surgery were praised for “making a real difference for pa- tients”. The South Lane practice earned
special mention for having clearly defined and embedded systems to minimise patient risk and for its re- sponse to the needs of the elderly and travelling community. Support services for elderly pa-
tients living alone, such aswalking and cycling groups, have helped reduce social isolation. A weekly home delivery service ofmedicines to the house-bound, sometimes in- volving a GP,was also praised. The inspector also noted that ap-
pointmentswere adjusted tomake it easier for Romany families to make appointments and receive health services. Care given at the surgery was
Middle- weight Lenny Fuller is hoping to make his debut as a professional boxer later this year
rated “outstanding” for beingwell led and responsive to people’s needs, and “good” for being safe, caring and effective. Professor Steve Field, chief in-
spector of general practice, said doctors and staff at the surgery demonstrated a commitment to their patients that ranked as “a model for excellent care”. Ruth Rankine, deputy chief in-
spector of GPs in the South, said: “SuttonValence Surgery is provid- ing an exceptional service with high-quality integrated care and treatment for travelling communi- ties and vulnerable patients. “This is a great example of what
outstanding care looks like and the teamat the SuttonValence Surgery should be very proud ofwhat they have achieved to date.” Practice manager Joanna Lambe
said: “We are absolutely delighted with this outcome. It obviously has involved a lot of hardwork butwe are extremely pleasedwith the out- come of our inspection by the CQC.”
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Lenny eyes professional shot He said: “I’m looking to debut
CHART Suttonmiddleweight Lenny Fuller is hoping to make his debut as a pro fighter this year. The 23-year-old unlicensed box-
ing champion – known as TheMain Man – has signed with JE Promo- tions and is set to go before the British Boxing Board, under new manager Joe Elfidh. Fuller started boxing aged 11
and had a limited amateur career withWestry ABC inMaidstone. He explained: “I stopped the am-
ateurs at 14, but have never been out of the gym, and came back when I was 18 to compete, so I took up unlicensed boxing with Maidstone Boxing Club.” He started training six months
ago with Combat Sports Academy and trainer Lee Page and spars reg- ularly with Luke Gibbo.
aroundMarch. Everything’s a step- ping stone, but I want to move up to six rounds quite quickly because I’ve got the conditioning for it now, then get a British Challenge belt, then go on to the Southern Area.” The father of two expects to re-
ceive a lot of support fromhis trav- elling family in Chart Sutton during his professional career. Lenny said: “My people have got
our own bit of ground in Chart Sut- ton and I’ve got tons of support.” His heroes include other boxers
from his background, including Tyson Fury, Billy Joe Saunders,Gary Corcoran and Andy Lee. Last year, JE Promotions laid on
three events atMote Park inMaid- stone and Fuller could debut on a home show inMay.
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