Ocean

Perhaps he's known to the police and is harmless. But I must admit what's been described would scare the whits out of me!!! Another case of Care in the Community or as I call it 'Get on with it in the Community'

Hmm, I'm really looking forward to walking around East Dulwich - everyone looks so in control and trendy... it's good to know you're as messed up inside as the next person... >:D

Oh dear, sorry all. I'm a female - I thought Ocean would not really be a bloke's name, but I see it's not really clear. ;-)

Christmas

Hi, I'm soon moving to ED (subject to last minute checks, referencing etc) and have seen a lot of young couples and families around the area. Are there any single 30-somethings like myself? Obviously especially interested to know how many single guys :-$ but also females - just to check out the competition and/or pulling partners... ;-)

Jeremy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > East Dulwich Forum drinks > Women's Institute (if you are female) > Join a sports team (if you're sporty) > Choir (if that's your bag) > Church (if you're religious) > Join the Facebook group for singles in ED (if you > are single) > East Dulwich Forum Curry Club (if you like curry) > East Dulwich Forum Running group (if you like > running) > > erm... can't think of anything else right now. Hi, what's the Facebook group for singles' exact name? I can't find it just putting in East Dulwich and I'd like to join? Thanks.

Pantomime

Hi, I'm new to this forum and soon to be new to East Dulwich - been a long time admirer of the area. :-) I'm going to be renting an absolutely amazing flat in Barry Road near the traffic lights and with a view of Peckham Rye - I just wondered what the area is like that end? I currently live in Forest Hill, and have lived in Sydenham and I do know the Lordship Lane area of ED, but this is a new end of the area to me. Is there much trouble in the area? And what kind of age group rent flats in Barry Road? (Hope it's not too specific a question!) Anyway, am looking forward to being your new neighbour and getting to know you all on the forum, and would love to hear your comments about where I'm moving to... Thanks.

I worked at King's College Hospital as Admin staff for many years on and off, have worked in many different departments in the hospital and feel I have a very good knowledge of it! I don't think King's is going to the dogs, I think that all hospitals are now working under a lot more pressure, and I think there are some patients who come in who are already feeling negative about the NHS and will always have something to complain about. And can I just say that as a Secretary in the NHS I can say that we, and the rest of the Admin staff, work our BUTTS off to try and make sure patients are dealt with smoothly and efficiently, that details are kept up to date, that clinics run well and all information is to hand, that patient queries get dealt with quickly and that clinic letters are typed as quickly as humanly possible. But Admin staff probably have the most thankless job of all NHS workers, there's a comment further back on this thread saying the Nurses and Doctors were great but the 'Admin is a shambles'. We often get overlooked and unthanked and probably people are unaware of just how big a part we've had in getting the patient from the GP surgery stage to sitting in the room WITH the doctor and Nurse. As far as Choose and Book, a lot of the time we do not get the referral letters via the C&B system, this is not the hospital's fault and we endeavour to do all we can when it is brought to our notice! I've often had a day of rushing around the hospital with notes, typing like mad to get clinics finished quickly, trying to help patients on the phone just to be shouted at by people who then go on to say how great the Drs and Nurses are and not getting time for a lunch-break... of course there are some staff who let the side down, but on the whole Admin staff like myself and my colleagues are conscientious, hard working and we care! So please remember, hospital Admin staff are overworked but are trying to do the best for you, it's not always as cut-and-dried as it seems and may not be their fault if something goes wrong!

Hi, I'm new to this forum and soon to be new to East Dulwich - been a long time admirer of the area. :-) I'm going to be renting an absolutely amazing flat in Barry Road near the traffic lights and with a view of Peckham Rye - I just wondered what the area is like that end? I currently live in Forest Hill, and have lived in Sydenham and I do know the Lordship Lane area of ED, but this is a new end of the area to me. Is there much trouble in the area? And what kind of age group rent flats in Barry Road? (Hope it's not too specific a question!) Anyway, am looking forward to being your new neighbour and getting to know you all on the forum, and would love to hear your comments about where I'm moving to... Thanks.