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CH1
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I am supposed to have quarterly blood tests - having been on lithium for nearly 30 years.FWIW, they've been using Swiftqueue for blood appointments in Hackney for some time. IMO (I get regular blood tests) it's a big improvement on the old 'turn up and get seen' system which used to involve v long waits, especially first thing in the morning.
I don't understand this bit. If you needed GP-ordered blood tests before, nothing's changed except you now need to make an appointment. And why would this have any effect on the medications people are prescribed?
So my observations on efficiency are based on long-term use.
Back in the 1990s Kings was terrible - if you were working and needed regular tests the only option was to go very early morning 7.30 - 8.00 am otherwise you wouldn't get to work. They then went through a period when Kings was closed to GP patients - you had to go to Dulwich Hospital - whilst they were building the Golden Jubilee wing.
2010 - 2013 my case was dealt with via Community Mental Health in Norwood High Street (long since closed). At that time I had to go to the SLaM phlebotomist in the Maudsley Hospital, which was excellent - as I was usually the only patient (on a turn up and go basis).
Around 2013 SLaM outpatient blood tests were centralised at Kings - a total nightmare. You had 3 receptionists in a kiosk giving you a ticket and an hour - 2 hour wait, for maybe 4 phlebotomists.
Then they outsourced Kings Phlebotomy (2015?) and it improved a lot. The reception kiosk was removed - you took your own Turn-a-matic ticket and the number of phlebotomist cubicles went up to 8. They were damned good too - Lithuanian/Latvian mostly and could draw blood in seconds with no bruises. Waiting time never more than 10 minutes. Then came BREXIT - staff shortages and waiting times escalated to an hour.
My comment about medications was a throw away one born of disillusionment caused by a medical system which forces patient dependence.
BTW I did have Malaria in 1996/7 - and I can vouch for the disastrous effect of non-diagnosis of that. I have a Hospital of Tropical Diseases discharge certificate signed by Chris Witty to prove it! IMHO my brain has never been the same since the old falciparum parasites nearly killed me.
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hiraethified
The police have made a statement about sharing videos from yesterday's fatal stabbing in CHL:
CH1
"Red Guard"(NLYL)
That statement is also in the Standard today. They haven't named the victim yet, which seems unusual.
thebackrow
Considerably more Brixton.
I did think your photo from before they put the tent up was inappropriate. It made me feel voyeuristic so for me crossed the line (though I'm sure it's nothing compared to the videos circulating)
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hiraethified
I think I managed to balance the line between news reporting and being respectful, because I made sure that you could see absolutely nothing of the victim in that photo, but I don't imagine everyone will agree with me.
From my vantage point I saw far worse things, and aren't embarrassed to admit that I burst into uncontrollable tears when then the medics stood back and it had become obvious that he had died. The sound of the women screaming after will stay with me for a very long time. It was a dreadfully sad day.
CH1
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I see that now there is a shrine on a fenced off portion of the road and candles burning - with bunches of flowers taped to the letterbox outside Morleys Chicken Takeaway.(formerly the Post Office). Should we see this?
BTW seems buses were restored around 10 pm, but when I walked on my normal route via Valentia Place at 9.30 pm there was a police tape and a lone policeman barring the way to Brixton along Brixton Station Road. I guess the logistics are complicated.
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Eric Jarvis
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There is a mass event against violence and knife crime in Windrush Square tomorrow (Friday) at 6pm. Gathering outside the Ritzy to mourn the murdered, to call for change, and to seek an end to the endless cycle of revenge killings.
jimbarkanoodle
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Sounds like a good idea in principle. Hopefully its not hijacked by troublemakers wanting to deviate from what i imagine is the general message of discouraging kids and young adults in the community carrying and using knives on each other.
Eric Jarvis
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Seems like this is going a little further and trying to also make a start on tackling the culture of revenge. Something that unfortunately is a MUCH wider problem than just amongst young people in Lambeth. Not easy to stop kids thinking in that way when they are inundated with films and TV shows in which the "happy ending" is that "the bad guy" is killed, and just about every politician reacts to something awful happening anywhere in the world by demanding that somewhere else should be bombed into the ground.
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hiraethified
Have you got a link for that? Or more info?
Eric Jarvis
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All I have is a message via the Angell Town WhatsApp group. It's been set up on behalf of Jermaine Wong, the father of the murder victim Keelan Wong .I will message you the two email addresses that came with it so you can get more info from them.
Gramsci
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Who do you think would hijack this? I can't see why anyone would want to.
jimbarkanoodle
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I'm not gona go into it as you've been quite pernickety of late (with the mobile phone filming arguements) so it will likely go off topic when now isnt the time.
CH1
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The police have issued a photo of Keelen Morris Wong - killed on Coldharbour Lane
news.met.police.uk
Keelen Morris Wong
GarveyLives
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(Source: Metropolitan Police/PA)
The Late Keelen Morris Wong
Condolences to the family, friends and all others affected by the fatal stabbing of The Late Keelen Morris Wong in Coldharbour Lane shortly before 4.45 p.m. on Tuesday 3 October 2023.
Anyone who has information that can help those investigating it should call 101 or post via @MetCC ref CAD 5530/03OCT.
To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Gramsci
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No I haven't.
Instead of just spouting stuff I produce reasoned arguments. This is not going off topic. It's responding to what others post in a reasonable fashion.
I don't do this all the time. But try my best.
This constitutes in your opinion being "pernickety". It's the opposite.
You posted up this in response to Eric Jarvis posting up about windrush square event,
No one asked you to respond to Eric Jarvis in this fashion. I'm again asking you who you think these trouble makers might be and why they might to hijack this event.
You obviously thing strongly enough to post this up. So I'm asking for clarification.
jimbarkanoodle
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Gramsci
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One of the things that winds me up about Brixton Forum is that on the one hand if you spout off you get jumped on. If one puts reasoned arguements and asks reasonable questions, trying to be polite, then one gets ridiculed.
I see the usual suspects have piled in.
It does not reflect my non online life as someone who is involved in local issues in my small way.
You drop in comments but aren't up front about what you really think when asked.
You and the posters who liked your post I now regard with contempt.
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friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
Lambeth council consultations coming up. I doubt they really want to hear our views but here is the info:
CH1
"Red Guard"(NLYL)
The "purpose" is:
Our strategy is centred around the following themes:
1. More Affordable Homes
2. Delivering Excellent Housing and Repair Services
3. Supporting Healthy and Safe Neighbourhoods
As Professor Joad used to say "It all depends what you mean by affordable homes."
While he was saying that I was probably at Saturday pictures, where the catch phrase was "White man speak with forked tongue!"
GarveyLives
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An update from the Metropolitan Police on activities in the heart of vibrant Brixton Hill:
Police were called by London Ambulance Service at 21:45hrs on Wednesday, 11 October (2023) following reports of a shooting in Fairmount Road SW2.
"Specialist firearms officers were among those responding.
"A 16-year-old boy was found in a residential address with a gunshot injury. He was treated at the scene before taken to a south London hospital, where his condition is not life threatening.
"At this early stage there have been no arrests.
"Detectives from Central South Command investigate.
"Anyone with information or footage that could help police should call 101 ref CAD 8470/11 Oct
Police were called by London Ambulance Service at 21:45hrs on Wednesday, 11 October (2023) following reports of a shooting in Fairmount Road SW2.
"Specialist firearms officers were among those responding.
"A 16-year-old boy was found in a residential address with a gunshot injury. He was treated at the scene before taken to a south London hospital, where his condition is not life threatening.
"At this early stage there have been no arrests.
"Detectives from Central South Command investigate.
"Anyone with information or footage that could help police should call 101 ref CAD 8470/11 Oct
'At 1800 today in order to support the plan a s.60 Criminal Justice & Public order Act search power at been authorised on the following wards:- Brixton North- Brixton Acre Lane- Brixton Rush Common- Clapham Park- Brixton WindrushIt will last until 0200, subject to review.
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We have this taking place next Sunday evening, it's free and open to all but asking people register via Eventbrite so we have an idea of numbers (it's also linked via the poster)
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