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A friend of mine some years ago fell for a scam where someone stated they would remove wood/plants/bramble from her front garden. She refused him, and was furious to find some days later whilst she was out that same person had approached her husband with the same request and he allowed the guy to remove the stuff and had paid him. Relating the story ( and her annoyance re her husband) to our local beat officers - they arranged to interview both of them at home and took descriptions. Police kept couple informed for several months and reported that the same 'gang' were targeting elderly people in ED with ground clearance, replacing downpipes and guttering, roof tiles etc. Police asked her to warn any vulnerable neighbours/friends/etc and to contact them should they be approached by this gang.

I tried to join SE23 as a charity I am involved in is in this area and I was asked to publicise job vacancies and also it's services. Got a message to say I had logged in and I would be contacted with 'log in' code but never heard anything. I decided to advertise the job vacancies on EDF and the charity appointed one of the applicants.

We have used William Bailey and his colleagues for many years. East Dulwich Road

I may be wrong but was a section of GG fenced off just for dogs? This must have been a few years ago when they renewed the railings.

The meetings take place 3 monthly and it was an opportunity for the 2 new officers to introduce themselves. They also hold regular 'surgeries' in the area where local residents can speak re concerns.

We have Road Watch - should we have Poo Watch - high vis wearers from police/council/local residents doing a couple of hour on Goose Green targeting owners who do not pick up. Is it a on the spot fine they can occur? -

Reading you message again - I am surprised that Glos. Social Worker would indicate that neither of them would qualify for LA funding. Did you look at the various sections of the Care Act 2014 which lays out the eligibility criteria ? I will look at the documents I have on my system to see if I can see anything that will help. Community Care magazine is pretty good for test cases. Sometimes I keep copies to use for teaching purposes. If I find anything -will contact you again. Irwin Mitchell Solicitors do a lot of work with Older people and seem to specialise in Community Care and Safeguarding Adults ( I have been on courses run by them in London) may be worth a try ringing them up.

Are you a member of Which? You can join their Legal Helpline for a year for a basic fee and they will give you advice via email etc. Some end stage dementia can result in physical changes i.e. difficulty in eating/swallowing - needing pureed food. Medication needed to be provided anally/via syringe - which requires a nurse rather than a carer to assist. Poor swallowing requiring regular suctioning? Check up on the Continuing Care Guidelines - as possible in some cases to get NHS funding. Under the Care Act your parents are eligible for an Independent Advocate - check with Glos. Advice centre.

I think that this is the Abbeyfield House- I did have some dealings with the residents some years ago, but since I have retired have not been involved. Was not sure whether the property still exsisted.

Anchor Housing or Abbeyfield may have something - try internet for more details. Extra Care Sheltered Housing with private developer (McCarthy and Stone) can be quite expensive. Consider a live in carer - a friend in Ilford did this for his mother for many years as family did not want her to go into care. Age UK or Independent Age can give more details.

Not a Barclays customer but with HSBC closing - went in there some weeks ago to use ATM and card was rejected as not recognised. Before they changed over to new system - had no problem withdrawing money out of that branch.

I had mine at Kings - with the first I had a choice of Kings or Dulwich - was not keen on the ward at Dulwich- felt it was 'primitive' compared with Kings. (This was way back in the early 70s)

Having worked for many years in Dulwich Hospital - when the wards were there and afterwards when wards transferred to Kings, some of the facilities were basic. Toilets which needed to be updated, windows which were difficult to open. Temperamental heating, lifts which were not operational at times. Not all water taps were for drinking and water tasted metallic.

Our large food waste caddy delivered today - with a smaller caddy inside it. We do not generate sufficient garden waste to warrant brown bin which we still have!

Does the same apply to engineered wood flooring?

We requested a large food caddy a few weeks ago - still not received it. Decided to get rid of brown garden waste bin and decided that the small amount we produce ( we have compost bin) it was easier to pay for sacks.

Most NHS admin jobs include computer work - are you up on Excel/ emails/other programmes. You may wish to find out what systems you would need to use i.e Patient Records etc. Would you have access to training courses to increase your knowledge. Times of work - many NHS workers now cover weekends or evenings would you be required to do this.

We are fairly well served with bus routes in ED - knowing that I can get 185/176/40 to Camberwell etc is great and also the choice of 185/176/197 to Forest Hill and beyond. Having relatives living in West Sussex where there are no late night buses and you are forced to use cabs (if you can find a company) you appreciate our bus service. Where my daughter lives there are no buses after 10 pm and also no buses to take you to the nearest supermarket a couple of miles away. Where my parents lived - initially there was an hourly bus which over 20 years changed to every 15 minutes and now runs to about 10.30 pm. We were caught out one year as the train we were on was running 30 minutes late, we missed the last bus, and it cost us almost ?30 for 6 miles for a cab.

Hubby in his 60s - weekly phone call to one mate who he has known since his 20s, they meet up roughly every 2 weeks either in Redbridge, or London for a lunch time meal and coffee. Monthly phone call with another mate known since 20s, every 2/3 months meet up in town for a pizza. 2 ex work colleagues - irregular phone calls but meet up every few months in Dulwich for lunch time meal. Another friend and the only one married with child regular phone calls and odd meal up town or in Croydon. He goes out more than me for meals as my friends are usually popping in for cuppas type of people. Having been married for 37 years we have his friends, my friends and our friends. Very rarely does he go out to pub for a drink. With the Redbridge friend - the 3 of us frequently go out for a meal together. Even when our kids were younger, hubby kept in touch with friends and although since he has retired has more time and money to enjoy lunch time meals.

As one of the few people who do not have a mobile phone I object to being pressurised by the council/Sainsburys/ and any other corporate body to own one in order to pay for goods or services. Many elderly (and younger) people do not have mobiles for various reasons including disability, nor do they pay by card.

Being nosey - blue lights for past couple of hours, looks as though road has been closed due to an incident.

It was for a non urgent appointment so was not worried - however when seen was asked to get an x ray to rule out a certain condition.

Road is split between Dulwich Hill ward and Goose Green Ward

Sorry, Pizzas and burgers are not my thing, I would rather have a decent Thai or Chinese restaurant. Have eaten in both ED Thai establishments - average and below average food.