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I was with Dulwich Medical Centre, which were useless and you couldn't get an appointment nor your test results. I am now with Tessa Jowell and they are ok BUT you have to use their online system which is frustrating. They do phone triage calls with a DR which you have to wait for a call back from and they only call twice and if you miss it, that's it, I complained as I was called and then called again around 5 mins later (was in the shower) and they said I had missed the opportunity. I suggested they change their protocols and if you don't answer the first time they leave 30 mins until calling again which I think they did listen too. Flu/covid jab booking all very simple via their text system. IMHO the entire country needs to review its GP systems as everyone having to use technology to get an appt when they are feeling unwell is just not fair.

Can you provide a contact email for Deidre pls

Walked around Greendales this afternoon and it was almost impossible to get past the hoards of people using it...... Given it is half term, and a beautifully sunny this afternoon, it was just me and the dog and we saw 2 other people? What time of day is it as busy as it is made out to be?

There was a supporters match at DHFC stadium, weather appalling but an utterly brilliant evening, hence the cheers.

Thanks for the advice, I will see how I get on and try SELDOC or 111 if needed.

How can they all make things so difficult? You have to contact them in the morning and then be available at there whim to receive a call. Why can't you just make an appt at at specific time? Then everyone would be ready to answer as expecting a call around that time, I missed two calls that were made very close to each other and now they have closed the request for the day...and I have to start again on Monday. I shall just remain in pain post surgery but hey ho..... This is Tessa Jowell which I have just moved too from DMC, I was hoping for a caring, efficient service. A good look at how GP services are delivered needs to be done. I am going to contact local councillors when I feel up to it. Does anyone have a good easy to deal with Drs?

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Hi Stacey my name is Louisa Ellis , I am the practice manager at Paxton Vets. Are you in a position to offer a rescue place to a FIV+ male neutered cat? He was living as a feral but has been "getting used" to a member of the public who was going to have him until we discovered he has FIV, she is devastated as she has a cat already who tested negative. We have been let down and I am so worried he won't have a rescue place for Christmas and will go backwards. He is friendly with us, but will take time to settle until he trusts all is well. We have called him Charlie , could you message me either way or email [email protected] Thank you Louisa

First of penguins sentence was my point. I have lived here for over 20 years and only since LTNs had problems with the traffic. And had never seen ambulance men running with their equipment to a house when it was quicker than trying to go around the LTN on Melbourne Grove. That used to just pull up outside.

At around 6.30 pm last night Dulwich village towards the cross roads at JAPS , backed up all the way to the hairdressers East Dulwich Grove towards LL - barely moving Lordship Lane towards Goose Green roundabout - at a standstill Had something happened? If anyone had required the emergency services they would have had a long delay and as for the fumes .....

Would it not be better to have the new market on a Sunday ?

I still feel the lack of access for emergency vehicles is dangerous. Going up LL takes longer and we can not pretend it doesn't. I am appalled at the council retracting their decision to open up the other half of Melbourne Grove (by the church) to emergency vehicles. I appreciate that everyone's opinions are their own, however before the LTN's nobody had purchased/rented houses in cul de sacs so their children could play safely on the streets.

We have a full time vacancy for an Veterinary Care Assistant, the job is split over both sites SE25 6NJ and SE27 9QY ABOUT US We have two clinics and have been established for over 50 years and run a busy first opinion caseload for small animals. Our ethos is that we offer a professional service in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We have a great team, and are looking for someone to join us to be an integral part in the day to day running of the clinics. Please have a look at our website to learn a more about us, and what we offer to our clients. WHAT THE JOB INVOLVES You will be responsible for supporting the team and taking care of the well being of pets by maintaining a clean and hygienic environment at all times, You will also be assisting with animal handling, covering reception and providing support to the Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Surgeons and Practice Manager. A brief summary of duties is: Restocking consulting rooms Animal Handling Preparing theatre for surgery Preparing dental area for procedures Processing blood and urine samples in our in house laboratory Sterilising of Equipment Reception work Wholesaler ordering Computer Work including Excel and Word. Cleaning Laundry ABOUT YOU Do you have animals yourself, or experience with them such as working at another vets, cattery or farm? Do you have any animal-related qualifications? You must be well presented and also have a good telephone manner, as you will be dealing directly with our clients. We are looking for someone with initiative who can see which jobs need to be done around the clinic and how they can be of help to the rest of the team. 1 years experience desirable but not essential. HOURS OF WORK Full time position 40 hours per week with time spent at each clinic. Saturdays 1 in 3 alternating, either 9-1 or 8:45 to 5.30 - shared rota, with time off in lieu. email: [email protected]

Hi I am trying to arrange a group session (or 2) for a group of around 10 people. If anyone has any suggestions I would be most grateful.