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A quick note to say what a fab service I've had from Billy Hunter at Hunter Heating Solutions. I noticed a mystery leak in the airing cupboard before xmas which was gradually getting worse. I found someone on here who came out to take a look then cancelled due to sickness for the next appointment, then failed to turn up (or return my calls) for the rescheduled time. By now it was the week before xmas and the problem was getting much worse. I contacted Billy from the recommendations on here and he responded immediately and had visited and diagnosed the problem within 48hrs. He wouldn't accept a call out fee (it was a handyman repair required rather than a plumbing solution) but has since been to install a new radiator and a smart thermostat. Everything was done quickly, efficiently and without any mess. Billy and his team are quick, efficient, extremely knowledgable. I won't hesitate to use him again or recommend him. http://www.hunterheatingsolutions.co.uk

I'm looking for recommendations for a plumber to fit an outside tap. Any recommendations gratefully received!

Tim and his team have just done an incredible job felling 4 huge trees in our small back garden. It wasn't the easiest job, the only access to and from the garden is through the flat but the guys were so quick, efficient and thorough that the whole thing was done in a day and the flat decor remained completely unscathed. I'm amazed. Highly recommended.

Just spotted this and would highly recommend Joseph Decorating. Derek and his team have worked on my current and previous property on both internal and external redecoration, always with great results, and most recently transformed my hallway before Christmas. The team are friendly, efficient and extremely knowledgeable. I would use them again in a heartbeat.

Hi DL I have some tins of paint, amongst other things and will be doing a run to the tip this week. I'd be happy to take yours too if you haven't solved this already.

I have 5 wooden blinds that need hanging (a box bay window plus one)ideally this weekend if anyone is available. A quick job but would rather have a professional do it properly! Any takers please PM SE26.

Just took a look at the new site. Clearly not moderated, the kittens for sale post is priceless.

Another recommendation for Bradley who did a brilliant job on my carpets yesterday. Friendly and efficient, would definitely use him again. 07946 328565

I've been really impressed with the Lordship. Lovely food and great service.

Sue Wrote: > > Could it be that somebody in the practice has made > a typo when entering your details? > > If say there was a letter wrong in your surnames, > or a digit wrong in the house number, then there > wouldn't be a match. I think it might be a bigger issue than that. The same happened when I tried to register, but the receptionist read back my details to confirm I was definitely on their records. He said I can sort it out when I go in. I got the impression this has been a common occurrence.

I also tried to register online yesterday (for online bookings) but the system didn't recognise me. I called and got an appointment for Tuesday, which is a first in my experience. Hopefully I can resolve the online booking when I go in.

Oh you poor thing! Completely understand, I've been in that situation myself. Last time I needed to be seen promptly, the best option was the walk in centre in Peckham but apparently this is now closed and the nearest option is New Cross. I haven't had cause to use it yet but the details are here: http://newcrossgpwalkin.co.uk I hope they can help you. I'm also looking for a new GP as DMC so clearly not fit for purpose. Wishing you well.

Thanks for posting this. He sounds exactly like the chap I found in my garden, looking over my neighbour's fence 2 years ago. Same story about the ball (said it was his daughter's). The police were very helpful at the time and appeared to recognise him from the behaviour/description. I seem to remember hearing that he had been apprehended but could easily be back in the area. I'll be keeping my eyes open.

DMC Healthcare Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > From talking to patients we know there is some > confusion and irritation about the triage process. > Where patients phone in the morning, they will be > called back by a doctor and either be given a > same-day appointment, which we do in appropriate > cases, or directed to one of our nurses or > prescribing pharmacists. Herein lies the problem DMC (or one of them). You may think that this is what's happening but it bears no relation to my experience. In 7 years I have never been offered a call back from a doctor when trying to get an appointment for something more pressing than an appointment in 3 weeks will allow. If I've explained that the problem is urgent I've been told to go to A&E. Or a just 'sorry, we can't help'. It was a pharmacist who first told me about the walk in centre in Peckham, when I asked a DMC receptionist about this recently she said it had closed and there was another in New Cross, maybe, but not really sure. All in all a shambles.

Agree with other comments, the service has been appalling for years, not just last week. And the bizarre allocation of appointments to those who wait out in the cold at 7.30am is a joke. As for the comment about patient no-shows, whilst I agree this is bad form I can't help thinking that a contributing factor is that most appointments have to be booked 3/4 weeks in advance. I noticed last week there is a banner outside inviting new patent registrations...