Bic Basher

rahrahrah Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > This has 'quality programming' written all over > it. It is ITV after all.

The figure quoted on the NHS Choices site for DMC are for both surgeries in Crystal Palace Road and Chadwick Road.

Under normal circumstances, you can be removed from the list if another GP practice adds you to their list. However it's more than likely they have software issues as mentioned above.

mima08 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > thanks for feeding back - out of interest: how do > Plusnet guarantee the speed? I thought if they > share the network with other providers (and > ultimately going to back to BT Openreach), speeds > are dependent on max capacity in the network? > Might have gotten this wrong - could someone > explain? > thanks Most ISP's have Local Loop Unbundling which means they have their own equipment at the BT Openreach exchange which bypasses BT's infrastructure, except for the bit where it requires the connection to your house. However, Plusnet shares BT's connection for ADSL and Fibre. A list of which ISP's have LLU at the Dulwich exchange is below. https://www.samknows.com/broadband/exchange/LSDUL

mima08 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > thanks for feeding back - out of interest: how do > Plusnet guarantee the speed? I thought if they > share the network with other providers (and > ultimately going to back to BT Openreach), speeds > are dependent on max capacity in the network? > Might have gotten this wrong - could someone > explain? > thanks Most ISP's have Local Loop Unbundling which means they have their own equipment at the BT Openreach exchange which bypasses BT's infrastructure, except for the bit where it requires the connection from your house. However, Plusnet shares BT's connection for ADSL and Fibre. A list of which ISP's have LLU at the Dulwich exchange is below. https://www.samknows.com/broadband/exchange/LSDUL

cheesecakeee Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Melbourne grove medical centre are quite good, > they are always polite on reception. They're just > by east Dulwich station....I recently moved to > them from chadwick road. Was with chadwick road > for about 15 years god knows why, they never had > any appointments and I experienced quite alot of > rude staff...try Melbourne grove medical centre A happy patient of MGMC. I'm shocked!

Sounds poor. I get 16mbps on ADSL2 using TalkTalk. If you've got an old modem, it may need updating to ADSL2 standard if on standard broadband.

Penguin68 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The stark reality is that if you need to see a GP > urgently ... > > But only at certain ED surgeries - many do offer > real 'same day' appointments - mine does for > instance, for 'urgent distress' (i.e. actually > being ill). This will either be immediately > face-to-face or a telephone consultation - often > all that is needed. I only have to wait any length > of time if I want to see a named doctor - and then > this will be about something routine - i.e. care > review of a long term condition, when I am looking > for continuity of care. That is why the DMC saga > is so annoying, even in ED it doesn't have to be > like that - it's not just 'the way it is' in SE > London. Spot on. I think people who are with DMC or MGMC think that this sub-standard GP service is the norm throughout which is far from the truth. What DMC has been doing is nothing short of a scandal, but don't let it tarnish the other NHS GP practices which are providing a normal service to patients.

Loz Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I believe Virgin is the only company that allows > you to take broadband without a landline. Plusnet do as long as you have a landline, which can be with another provider, such as BT. Not as good as Virgin in that respect, but an option. https://www.plus.net/home-broadband/broadband-only/

306 Medical Centre on LL is a reasonable surgery. It has been slightly harder to get an appointment since the surgery at Dulwich Hospital closed. But they do try and get emergency appointments seen the same day. It's nothing like DMC or Melbourne Grove.

It's worth remembering that sub post offices aren't directly operated by the Post Office. What has happened I believe is that Costcutter wish to buy the franchise from 369 as they believe it'll increase the footfall in their shop. Unlike 'directly managed' branches, like 76 LL, the staff who work in them work for the sub PO business, which is normally where the PO is situated, rather than Post Office Ltd. So from May/June, the postmaster will be paid by the Costcutter franchisee. Sub post offices receive a lump sum payment towards the PO and commission from PO Ltd.

I went into 369 LL today to renew my Bus and Tram Photocard and yet again, the guy who works there on a Saturday had no idea what to do. He told me to go to the main PO instead! They might as well close it.

BarefootTennis Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Glad your water is back on, mine seems OK as well > touch wood. > > And quite agree, the communication was bad, not > least the conflicting stories from different > people in the council. Thanks, just glad to have a shower again!

I also noticed when I waited for a bus outside North Cross Road earlier that the 176, 185 etc are showing 20 mins on the countdown board. What happens is when the bus goes on diversion, the GPS no longer tracks the bus until it's back on route at Goose Green.

computedshorty Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The Post Office has changed shops many times, the > first I remember was when it was at number eight > Woodward Road next to the alley that led behind > the shops to Lordship Lane, the shop is now known > as Pickwick Estates. > It moved after the Bombing to opposiite the > Library in Lordship Lane. It was also in one of the shops across the road from it's current site as well before moving into the current premises, I think in the mid 90s.

At long last, my hot water is finally back to normal! However, I've contacted the College Ward councillors to find out more about the lack of communication between tenants/leaseholders and the council/Thames Water.

From the Fusion website. "Fusion was formed in April 2000 and has now been operating for over 14 years. We provide sport and leisure management services across the UK in partnership with local authorities and other organisations. Fusion is a registered charity which means that all the money we receive is used to enhance and develop our services and facilities. Our management board is made up of voluntary individuals with business expertise and an interest in our activities together with stakeholders from various groups and communities. We are intent on providing top quality services at affordable prices and encouraging access for everyone; we deliver services that are enjoyed by all members of the community at a price they are able and willing to pay." http://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/About_Fusion

Amazing that every tenant who calls Southwark is getting a different excuse. The bathroom sink hot tap is the best out of the lot, where as the bath and kitchen sink hot taps are still too slow to have a bath or a shower.

I've spoken to the council regarding the hot water pressure issue. Everyone with the problem needs to call Southwark Housing Repairs on 0800 952 4444, option 1 then 1 again and arrange an appointment for an engineer to come in. It appears that it's trapped air in the pipes which are causing the problems after the water was cut off.

According to the consultation paper, it'll only have one PO booth, which matches the existing service at 369. (They have two booths, but haven't seen two on the counter since the days of the former postmistress who ran it until 2014).

BarefootTennis Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Mains water fine for me in Campbell but water from > hot water taps etc seems to be still at very low > pressure. > No good for a shower at the moment. Same here. Next door neighbour is also having the same issues, I'm planning to call the council again tomorrow if the pressure doesn't return to normal.

I saw the work on Dulwich Common earlier with temporary traffic lights outside the Cricket club car park. Mains water has been fine since around 0400.

Costcutter is on the same side of the road further up by the Dulwich Library bus stop. It's on the row of shops which include Val's Grocers and Red Apple Newsagents. I'm dubious to how they'll be able to keep the post office open after 5.30pm on weekdays and the proposed Saturday and Sunday times without extra staff provision or the franchisee training up Costcutter staff to do the job which is currently managed by one person. WHSmith which has a PO franchise in Forest Hill closes at 5.30pm Mon-Sat.

Water is now coming out of my hot water taps, but the pressure is too low to be of any use. As mentioned above, Southwark claimed in their latest text that "drinking water" has been restored.

The diverted bus routes are diverted away from Rye Lane this weekend as well, which should gain some lost time on those buses.