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7 minutes ago, RollingJ said:

OK - ask the GP practice then - I actually registered for their own service before the NHS  app was released, and the same registration now allows me to use either, although I no longer bother with theirs as the NHS one is more comprehensive.

OK thanks. Our medical centre has recently ended the surgery app.

30 minutes ago, RollingJ said:

Ask your GP?

Thank you. 

Thing is, am still 17th in line at this time

30 minutes ago, Thirsty Relic said:

Well, the HNS no doubt have policies about how they share your data, and the local GP's practice will also have policies to cover this - and they may not be the same.  Also, the GP will need to know that you have accepted the NHS app's policy and it has the same phone number to access, so it knows you can access the data that way.

 

Not everybody has smartphones or internet access, and not everybody with that technology wants the NHS to have instant access to them (the same applies to other ortganisations of course).

Thank you for your detailed resonate. 

I downloaded and installed the NHS App. On attempting to use it, the message on the app said you have to get permission from your GP before you can use it.

I was curious in respect of how the permission works?

On 02/06/2023 at 21:25, pattricia said:

My elderly neighbour has just started to suffer from sciatica but his GP has only given him an appointment with the Pain Relief Clinic. However it’s a three months wait to see someone there.  He’s 84 and lives alone, but is on so much pain when walking .. He’s told me he’s seen  a pain relief belt online but wondered if anyone on SF has bought one of these belts ? If so are they any good ? If not what do you take to relieve the pain of sciatica.?

I hope your neighbour gets something from his GP quickly that works without waiting. No one in pain should have to wait.

  @Palomar

 I can't add anything  to the  story as such, but I agree with your thoughts about the set-up being a bit weird. The items being sold  would be a bit nich too. Good that you knew ' your market'

I wonder if the 80s was a time when amps etc were moving from valves to chips.

I understand  there was a  preference for Carlsbro gear.

Hi, thank you  for your post  Heartshome.  Does the library within the building still open?  The reference of 2 Leeds road is a bit confusing. 

The Gateway business centre and library building is at the junction of Attetcliffe Rd and Newhall Rd.

Did anyone on here recall using it some years ago, and what was it like inside. It seems quite a large building. 

19 hours ago, Delbow said:

Where's local? AE Butterworth on Abbeydale Road is good for repairs at a decent price. You can get spoke keys to give it a go yourself but it's difficult to get it right and a proper truing tool is expensive.

Sheffield/Rotherham

This is for a road cycle 700c.  Anyone know a local place reasonable cost.

Been quoted £30 at a place in Rotherham

37 minutes ago, zach said:

They work fine as long as it's connected to WiFi. Don't use public WiFi for banking apps. It's not a law, just a 'not wise' thing to do.

 

 

I have an iPhone (with no SIM atm) The banking app works OK on the WiFi.

 

A bit of a side note. It's not best policy/practice to have your banking app on a lot of devices. Mine just advised I remove the old when I switched on to the Android phone.

 

Updates for my Adroid device  ended so the banking app nolonger functions, which I accept . We have to accept that updates are only for a finite period. 

I've simply ordered a brand new cheap android phone  that currently runs on android 13. (My bank app currently requires minimum  android eight)

 I only want to use it as a 'slave  phone" in the house. I do like the ability to process cheques without leaving home.

28 minutes ago, El Cid said:

I dont think it is climate change, I think there are just too many of us hoomans spewing harmful chemicals.

You may be right Cid, and I am very much against the chemicals. Just think, if it is having an effect on nature etc, it is highly likely to be the cause of some cancers amongst people.

4 minutes ago, RollingJ said:

In simple terms, no - because you won't have any connection.

I am thinking of the WiFi for that side of things.

Just now, Pyrotequila said:

Would it need a mobile signal, or would it not work just via WiFi?

This is what had in mind, but unsure .

Hi Cid.

If we do small things it can help a bit. I think garden ponds are not as popular as they used to be. They need a bit of time to maintain/clean etc, and a lot of us are busy. There has been a few fatalities with toddlers too, and this will have reduced the interest to some degree

Some people even have a  washing up bowl set in a small part of the garden-it helps a bit.

I think the rise in temperature is the main issue maybe.

Does anyone know?
 

Will I be able to use it.

On 08/11/2023 at 19:30, echo beach said:

Bet they call all the lady customers “honey”!😃

 

echo.

They can call me what they want.... as long as they don't sting me.

10 hours ago, *Wallace* said:

A  chip is relatively easy to repair a crack will just get bigger.

I understand what you mean about a crack getting bigger, but this crack cannot get any longer. It is right down in the bottom corner and although  5 inches long it cannot go anywhere length wise. It is is sort of across the corner.
 

8 hours ago, zach said:

I thought it was covered on your insurance, and doesn't go against your no claims. I know on mine it's free for a repair and £50 excess if I need a new windscreen. Have a read on your policy details and double check what it says. Another caveat may be the level of cover. I've had fully comprehensive for decades, so not sure how the other cover levels work.

 

 

I can't think of any other places to try other than the big national companies.

 

 

The screen is covered on mine and the excess is the usual £50.

I am not one for taking advantage, even though insurance companies do by raising the renewal premium for any innocent motorist involved in a 'No fault accident. Something that should be outlawed in my opinion. Sorry for going off topic.

I have a16 year old reliable car, and I like it.

My ideal resolution if possible is to have the crack repaired. It has not come through to the inside......    yet.  If I get it sorted for 25 notes it is a win win situation. Also, the base/mount for my dashcam is fixed to the top of the screen with epoxy resin because in winter it used to fall off. I don't think is  removable.

I will ask around if no one knows a place.

I'm wanting a repair to a crack in my car screen. It is out of view when driving. The main places like Autoglass want to replace the screen. Can anyone recommend a place?

I want it to go in the corner of a stone wall so it can climb over. Can collect. Will pay £5?

I grew some from seeds but they are very pale shades. Thank you.

3 minutes ago, Prettytom said:

Have you considered volunteering somewhere where you can grow things?

 

I know that Foodworks are looking for people to work on their urban farm. That’s by Manor Lodge, don’t know if that’s near to you, or not.

Do you have the address location. I've not heard of that. I can get to places, I still have the car.

26 minutes ago, Prettytom said:

I stopped working several years ago, after a life of full on hard work. Up at 6, bed at 1. Mostly work inbetween, but I also managed to help to raise two kids.

 

Nowadays, I do what I like, at a speed that I choose. I’ve still got some rules though. I’m always up by 7:30. I always walk five miles, or more each day. I’ve a couple of allotments too and they keep me busy. 
 

Other than that, I do a crossword a day. I meet friends as often as I can and I read a lot.

 

Just keep busy. Do things that you like to do. And stay active.

 

How are your trees, btw?

Thank you for asking. Most of the woodland trees are in the ground now around the local area. I managed to get some of my  plum and apple trees in the ground locally  over the last few months. I intend planting the rest until they bpare all in.

Like you I do a crossword most mornings. I'm not very good but  I get most of the boxes filled. I read a bit now and then.

I feel it is the lack of human contact that is eating away at me if that makes sense.

16 minutes ago, lavery549@yahoo said:

I get out of bed because I just made the biggest decision in my life & that is to retire after 45 years in the NHS . Time for me & time to look for different paths . I love my own company , I was worried about being bored , but it's amazing what I find to do , like wrestling with a damn car wash thing I bought  & have no idea how to use it , but Hey Ho 

I am never bored Lavery. It is just the discontentment I need to fix somehow.

36 minutes ago, El Cid said:

You need to get a routine that suits you.

 

I believe that we should all be encouraged to work, dont stay home all day and vegitate. Be happy, enjoy your work.

I didnt get home untill 6.30 today, I didnt work longer for extra money, I did it to help kids get home from school.

 

If you dont work, get out on a morning and go somewhere.

Work ? I'm often swinging a heavy pick in my big garden, and digging. I don't walk much, but I cycle a minimum of 100 miles each month. 

Cid, I don't sleep too well and it's all connected. When the mind is  content we sleep much better and for longer. In fact, only today I decided that I'm going to eat more as I burn a lot of energy up.

24 minutes ago, hackey lad said:

Do whatever you enjoy .

The thing Hackey, is that we don't have the same 'drive' to do the things we used to do and want to do. You can go to a  GP, and when it comes to trying to get some T, they always end up saying, "Your T levels are normal for a man of your age". "WTF doc, I don't want the levels of a man in his 60s".

This  is a question for anyone where  both of those conditions apply. What are your golden rules ? What makes you get out of bed in a morning if you don`t go to work etc. What is your routine. What advice would you give in respect of what works well for you?

When joining Tesco for your phone provider, the initial call goes to a location in the Uk. However, when you later need help from customer care, at least one of the call centres is in South Africa, another is the UK. I understand there is a 3rd call centre but as yet I have not established which country it is in.

The call handlers are pleasant, and seem very keen to help. They all speak English but it is hit and miss whether or not you can tell what they are saying if you cop for S, Africa for example

EE and at least one other big provider brought their call centres  back  to the UK from India, apparently  because customers were struggling to understand the dialect.

It would be unfortunate if  the employment was pulled from under the workers in S, Africa etc. I'm not sure what the solution is. It is reasonble to assume that they don't catch all that we are saying with our local accents. Or maybe customers in Newcastle.

Tesco mobile joined o2 but I don't know where o2 are set up.