IlonaM

Used to have this a lot in Soames St, over on Underhill not so much.

Some interesting ideas for carrying on his humanitarian legacy here: http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/nelson-mandela-day-2017-6-good-deeds-you-can-do-in-london-today-a3590521.html

Rather than threatening people, maybe we can focus on the practical - I reiterate first aid advice in the event of suffering or witnessing an acid attack: London acid attacks: Ambulance Service boss tells Londoners what to do immediately after being targeted http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/london-ambulance-service-medical-director-tells-londoners-what-to-do-if-attacked-with-acid-a3590111.html 'As concern increases over such attacks, the London Ambulance Service has taken the step of issuing advice to people outlining what to do in the event that acid is thrown at them. Acid is corrosive and when it comes in contact with the skin can cause intense pain and life-long injury. It can cause severe damage to the eyes, skin, and surrounding tissue, so it is important to act quickly. LAS medical director, Dr Fenella Wrigley, says you should immediately remove the chemical causing the burn while protecting yourself with gloves or other suitable object such as a towel. Any contaminated clothing or jewellery should also be removed to prevent further burning. The burn should then be immediately rinsed with a gentle, steady stream of cool tap water. The burn should be doused in water for 10 or more minutes. A shower can be used if available, and mild soap can be used on skin safely, while your eyes should always be protected while washing acid off your skin. A dry bandage, gauze or clean cotton clothing should then be loosely applied. For minor burns take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. There are also circumstances when emergency care should be sought, Dr Wrigley said. This includes when a victim is showing signs of shock such as fainting, a pale complexion or very shallow breathing. Emergency care should also be sought If the chemical has burnt through the first layer of their skin and a blister has formed, and if the burn covers an area more than three inches (about eight centimetres) in diameter. In the case that the chemical burn goes all the way round a limb or involves the eyes, hands, feet, face, groin or buttocks, or a major joint such as the knee or elbow, emergency treatment is also required.'

I think the one of the most important things is to know how to give first aid if you witness an acid attack. St John's Ambulance has given advice to the Independent: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/acid-attack-first-aid-guide-what-need-to-do-help-victim-st-johns-ambulance-water-a7841476.html

And again ... http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/mindless-vandals-trash-brockwell-lido-for-second-night-in-a-row-a3584246.html

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/brockwell-lido-forced-to-close-after-vandals-trash-poolside-a3583501.html

Would suggest putting dimensions and pictures on site rather than expecting people to ask for them. That would cut out the waste of time for all of us.

Just when you thought you could breathe easy that a visit was off ... http://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/donald-trump-protesters-urged-to-be-on-standby-amid-reports-of-surprise-visit-of-us-president-a3578031.html

'Whilst you can nip into a pub to use the loo, you cannot do this with cafes/restaurants as for customers only.' I'm happy to buy something in a cafe if I am in need of their facilities. I'd buy something in the pub as well.

John Lewis - Oxford Street or online. Locally: Lordship Lane - no department stores, but M&S Food, interesting shops for food, clothing, housewares etc. See also Northcross Rd - good shops and market. Have a google for local postcodes SE22, SE5, SE15, SE26 etc. to see what is available in our area (Camberwell, East Dulwich, Dulwich Village, Forest Hill etc.). Also local farmer's markets at Horniman Museum, Dulwich Village etc. Brixton: Morleys opposite the tube station - a more traditional department store with electrical, furniture, homewares, carpets etc. Fantastic outdoor and indoor markets. Clapham Junction: Good shopping area with department store, Waitrose and high street stores. Welcome to our neck of the woods.

I have pm'd you.

> KidKruger Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > I > > Are the above posts which mention children > > insinuating the pisser in each case had a > sexual motive toward children ? > No, not insinuating that at all. Children are considered vulnerable; the younger they are, the more vulnerable they are. I would not be best pleased to be confronted with the sight of someone urinating in the street against my garden wall. If I had children with me I'd be furious and concerned for their welfare. He was an ignorant, badly behaved boer.

Have a look at the Maternity Action website and contact the advice line if you would like to speak to someone: https://www.maternityaction.org.uk/advice-2/

Maybe talk to Chinese Embassy in London for advice or a Chinese immigration lawyer. There may be a dual-qualified lawyer here in London who could provide some initial advice and reassurance. ILPA (the Immigration Lawyers' Professional Association) may know of someone [www.ilpa.org.uk Telephone: +44 (0)207 251 8383, Email: [email protected], search directory of lawyers (maybe search for Cantonese & Mandarin speakers): http://www.ilpa.org.uk/search-directory.php].

I would contact the non-urgent number and report it - possible public order offence given that he continued in front of you and your children even after becoming aware of your presence, particularly if anything was visible.

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You could also look at Maternity Action website and advice line: Maternity Rights Advice Line 0808 802 0029 https://www.maternityaction.org.uk/advice-2/ The Equality & Human Rights Commission also has advice on its website: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/advice-and-guidance

Thanks Penguin68. I've read the guidance down the phone to her and she'll pick up the application form and guidance from the Post Office tomorrow. She'll get the same person to sign as when she renewed last year. She's feeling rather mortified. UPDATE: So, the view of the Passport Office customer services line is that the policy is that the same-day appointment & passport collection service is not available to lost/stolen passport replacement applicants. They will only bend the rules in the case of an emergency, namely death or serious illness. The only expedited service to replace a lost/stolen passport is the 7-day one.

She had a good look yesterday Ianr, when she first discovered that it wasn't where she thought it was. Problem is she's had work done over the past few months, so had moved things around. Despite my attempts at persuasion she called the Passport Office this morning. Even it it showed up I doubt that the PO would un-cancel the passport now. Now she has an appointment and the pressure is off I expect she'll keep looking, but she also has to pack. She'll be coming up to London tomorrow evening. Oh well, you live and learn. Some years ago she realised she had left her passport in Sussex the evening before a trip to Paris - frantic taxi ride there and back to NW2!!

Applespider Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If there is a chance of it being in the house, > might be worth getting a few friends over to have > a passport hunting 'party' with fresh eyes? With > particular attention to old handbags and their > zipped compartments, taking out the drawers where > she might have kept it in case it has fallen down > back and any financial paperwork where it might > have been used for ID? I tried to persuade her to take this morning to have a systematic search, but she has given up and made an appointment. I think she is too tired and stressed by it all. If it turns up she'll ring the Passport Office, but it unlikely they'll un-cancel a cancelled passport!!

Yes, I've drummed that home!!!

That sounds hopeful at least!!! My mother has an appointment on Tuesday as she has to get a neighbour to sign photos etc in Sussex before coming up to me. Flight is very early on Thursday morning, so it might not be possible for her to fly, but hopefully can rearrange flight so not too much is missed. Thank you so much for your advice.

hiit Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > We had a similar situation back in April. > Realised a week before we were due to travel that > our son's passport had expired, and you're now no > longer able to do the Premium / 24 hour service > with kids' renewals. We got an appointment on > Wednesday morning in Victoria (for the 1 week > renewal) and the passport was with DX on Old Kent > Road on Saturday morning (although the people you > speak to on the phone on the passport advice line > won't necessarily give you this information.) > > So my main bit of advice would be to book that > appt at Victoria asap (you can do it online if > they're not open today). And make sure you turn > up with all the right stuff (we didn't - that was > an interesting few hours...) And if you want more > info about going direct to collect it direct from > DX (it meant we got on the plane), let me know! > Good luck - and I really feel for you. It's a > crummy situation...but all may not be lost if you > can get an appt at Victoria asap... > Thanks hiit, that's really interesting about the possibility of collecting it from DX Old Kent Road. Please could you give me more info about that and I'll pass it on.

I've already been to the .Gov site (see first post)! Also have all necessary contact details, but thanks for providing them again.