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I thought it was just going to be a change of ownership? Can't say I'm surprised, I gave up on them a couple of years ago. Communication was appalling and the layout of the store too claustrophobic not helped by lack of daylight. Shame if it ceases to be a chemist/pharmacy because that's what it's been for a very very long time.

While most open spaces have been around for a long time, they are constantly evolving and require constance maintenance. As for outsourced services, they are still services provided by the council although fulfilled by others. It is the council who oversee the quality of the outsourcing and if the quality isn't good enough they are terminated as in the case of Everyone Active.

Not very glamorous and I hope I'm not jinxing it but refuse and recycling collection usually goes ahead without hitch. The collection guys are generally cheerful and friendly. Agree with those who gave mentioned the excellent libraries and open spaces.

It's not just the Labour Party, many years ago now I signed a petition originating from the LibDems. Within a few days, I was receiving emails from Nick Clegg (it was that long ago) which was quite a shock. I don't know whether there were options to opt out when signing the petition, there could have been and I just didn't notice. James Barber was also very quick to add names to the LibDem mailing list. Anyway, I sent a very irate email back to the LibDems and I haven't heard from them since.

It's now possible for over 65s to book for a covid booster on the nhs website. Seems though the nearest place offering the service is in Tulse Hill. I might wait a bit to see if more places are added PS FHRGP didn't invite me for a flu jab until 20 Sept last year

This demonstrates another side of the problem, that they are suggesting a course of action that may not be necessary. In this case there had been a satisfactory outcome without sedation or hospitalisation, now they are advising additional, and more expensive, methods. I also used to have a long haired cat whose fur got matted but I managed to tackle it myself without sedation (for the cat that is). She let me know her displeasure of course but we made up afterwards.

It was only announced at the end of last week that Covid vaccinations have been brought forward. The timetable is those in care homes and those who are immuno compromised will be contacted from this week and those over 65 from next week on though I guess they'll be working down the age range again. I know someone who has had their flu jab at The Gardens and I've arranged to have mine at Day Lewis.

Lots of people just leave them outside their houses in a box for passers by to help themselves. In fine weather of course.

You can's include vets in your analysis. We've had no choice but to "shun" independent vets as they have one by one disappeared and we have no alternative but to use the chains. The chains (well there are two around here) didn't start out in competition with existing vets enticing us through the door with cheaper prices. Neither were independent vets forced out of business, they were made an offer to sell up they couldn't refuse with the added bonus of not having to deal with the day to day financial oversight. Seems like you're not a pet owner.

I did but as I only saved £5 overall I'm not sure it was worth the extra admin on my part. Managed to do it all via email with NV who sent prescription electronically

Agree the garden is always a delight, old school planting. Queen Mary didn't die until 1953 so possibly she spoke to original tenants which I've always assumed, perhaps incorrectly, to be current tenant's parents? I'm also glad the new builds do not detract in any way from the garden. It must be one of the last lived in prefabs in London.

Introducion of the online booking system has been delayed until the end of August.

'Get rid of and donate' will take them and redistribute to homeless and refugees. They will collect or you can drop off at specific times at St Faiths. If you email them they will give you full details. https://www.getridofit-donate.com/

Looks like demolition work has finally commenced on Solomon's Passage after residents were moved out five years ago. All four blocks will be demolished and replaced with a total of 91 homes, 33 of which will be "affordable" https://southwarknews.co.uk/area/southwark/demolition-begins-of-peckham-rye-flats-built-just-twelve-years-ago/

Just seen it's possible to see which post a member is viewing currently if you click on their name. Isn't that a little creepy and invasive?

I agree with those who have posted in praise of the phlebotomy at TJ which is in contrast to the one at Kings. One time I had to have a blood test after an out-patients appointment, took a ticket and left the hospital to do another pressing errand for well over an hour. When I returned to Kings, my number had not yet come up. So I wonder if some people seeking an appointment at Kings may be offered an appointment at TJ instead?

I’ve also been offered (apologetically) short notice appointments at TJ, one with a doctor and twice with a nurse practitioner. I think they’re separate to the GP practice based at TJ, patients wait in a separate area. It seems the service is called the Enhanced Access Service provided by the South Southwark Primary Care Network, which seems to be an umbrella and resource sharing organisation for GP practices in the area. I have no idea whether GP Practices are charged, it would be interesting to find out, I think it’s more likely to come from a central budget. Anything that reduces the wait for a GP/a nurse appointment is a good thing. https://www.ihlsouthwark.co.uk/what-we-do/epcs/

It would have been more appropriate to post this information on the LTN thread in the Lounge, not given a thread of its own in the ED Section thereby creating an inbalance of subjects discussed.

These myriad threads regarding LTNs are dominating this section of the forum which before these tiresome incessant posts on the subject was varied with many subjects up for discussion. Now the subject of LTNs dominates, other ED issues don't get a look in and people really can't be bothered with this section of the Forum any more. I only visit purely out of habit. As I've said before, I don't have a view on the LTNs, I can see pros and cons, my gripe is that the subject has changed the nature of the forum from a stimulating place for local discussion to a borefest.

Rockets - what exactly is your connection with One Dulwich?

I’m not sure but I think Patient Portals are connected to hospitals whereas Patient Access is GP focussed. I have in the past arranged for a hospital appointment online - perhaps this was via a Patient Portal? Edited to add: this was about 5 or 6 years ago but as far as I recall (which may not be accurate) I received a letter in the post from the surgery (Forest Hill Road) with the website address and my log in details. Hope this isn’t a red herring!

Glenda Jackson

This time it seems to be focussing on Rye Books, their windows are being cleaned til they sparkle. Anyone know what the filming is for?

Your complaint to Lime may have brought results as yesterday, walking down Barry Road, I saw a number of the bikes being loaded onto a white van. Or perhaps the council had intervened. There are certainly fewer of the bikes now in the area compared to a few days ago.

Just voted for DH. The two stations couldn’t be more different, Okehampton for many years was a heritage I.e tourist station for many years decked out in the old Southern Region colours of green and cream. It once again became a working station in 2021 with one train an hour to Exeter St David’s.