Thinking of moving to Sydenham...please help

[Parker1970]

Hi Barbara!

I moved to Sydenham 1 year ago (18th October). Unless I am forced to I can't imagine I will be moving anywhere else soon. The high street has everything I need, transport links are fantastic and the people/community are great. I moved here from Bethnal Green so I do know what you mean about fitting in and I have never felt so "fit in" as I do now living here.

2 Fantastic doctors surgeries with an array of specialist clinics. A really good dentist on Lawrie Park Rd (which is mandatory for me as I am dentistphobic!)

Also, I think Pally above means Forest Hill Boys, probably an auto correct on his/her phone

I have a friend who works in the SEN field, albeit in Ashford, but if you have trouble finding a good fit for you son, I am sure she will have a database or something that I can get you a link to of decent schools for children with additional needs.

Additionally, there are some other forum topics on the subject of moving to Sydenham that you may want to get some feedback from also.

https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=13413

https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=13705

https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=13619

https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=13571

[Pally]

Yes I did mean Forest Hill Boys and yes it is an auto correct on the phone that I missed when in a hurry! Thanks

[appletree]

Speaking of the doctors' surgeries -- could people possibly comment on which is better and why? Thanks!

[Parker1970]

Speaking of the doctors' surgeries -- could people possibly comment on which is better and why? Thanks!

Well, I first tried to register at the Sydenham Surgery opposite Sydenham station but after being treated like a piece of dog mess on the bottom of someone's shoe by the receptionist, I walked out. Registered online with the Wells Park Surgery on Wells Park Road, went down 15 minutes later with some ID and the staff were really nice. Had a medical a couple of weeks later with their practice nurse and again, they were lovely. Far more friendly.. you can book appointments online and stuff too.

http://www.wellsparkpractice.co.uk/

There is another large surgery in Lower Sydenham nearer Bell Green but last I heard they were quite full and weren't taking new patients, that may have changed though.

[alburt.c]

Registered online with the Wells Park Surgery on Wells Park Road, went down 15 minutes later with some ID and the staff were really nice. Had a medical a couple of weeks later with their practice nurse and again, they were lovely. Far more friendly.. you can book appointments online and stuff too.

http://www.wellsparkpractice.co.uk/

yes Wells park vary good. vary friendly. vary polite.