lemonellen

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.

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

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...

There's also a local knitting group that meets regularly if you need help getting going. I think this is the link here http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?6,1362964

I miss Station Manager Jones. He'd have sorted out hairballs in a flash.

Thanks so much for reporting and posting this. I also saw this man in Melford Road. Noticed him enough to watch him for a few minutes then thought I was being silly and that he was probably just waiting for someone. Good to know, I'll certainly keep an eye out for him now.

Thanks for this thread. I have been with DMC for 5 years and until last year had little cause to use them. Last summer I did managed to get a same day appointment but was dismissed by a very young, inexperienced and disinterested doctor who was more concerned with eating his lunch. When my symptoms continued to get worse I went back and managed to see another young doctor who was absolutely brilliant. She immediately arranged an array of tests, which confirmed her diagnosis and called me regularly to check that I was ok and see how I was responding to the medication. On checking now, I can see she is no longer with the practice, and my recent attempt to get an appointment was met with the same challenges already mentioned. Reading this has made up my mind. Gardens here I come.

Definitely the park. This forum, and the people. I have the best neighbours ever.

I've just come home from London Bridge to Forest Hill on the train. Driver announced that all stations currenly open but worth checking with Southern before you set off. Some police in Forest Hill but otherwise quiet, if a little tense. Wishing everyone a safe journey home.

Whoops! Yes I mean Saturday morning!