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by Jamboal
Mon Jul 28, 2025 6:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: GESY eligibility
Replies: 2
Views: 332

Re: GESY eligibility

The current criteria for gaining access to GESY is working and paying social insurance, being in receipt of the UK old age pension or having permanent residency which is the MEU3.
by Jamboal
Sun Apr 20, 2025 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Orthodox Easter Sunday - effect on electricty
Replies: 5
Views: 1425

Re: Orthodox Easter Sunday - effect on electricty

Shut down yesterday for about 5 hours, we’re in Simou.
by Jamboal
Thu Apr 17, 2025 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Wheelchair hire.
Replies: 6
Views: 1430

Re: Wheelchair hire.

Hi all.. My daughter is here with me in Polemi and has underwent knee surgery yesterday.. I have a wheelchair, but now that I need it for her, I find that the tyres have perished whilst it has been stored away. Where is the best place to hire a collapsible wheelchair for the next week and a half? H...
by Jamboal
Wed Apr 09, 2025 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Avoid B7
Replies: 10
Views: 2320

Re: Avoid B7

I did use the Minthis Hills route this morning and it worked out fine.. I will be using it again tomorrow for an appointment. Does anyone know how the traffic was on the B7 Polis Road route this morning ?? I used it at 10.00 this morning, wasn’t a problem,got through the temporary lights straight a...
by Jamboal
Sun Jan 19, 2025 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Maximum visits to GP on Gesy
Replies: 17
Views: 5170

Re: Maximum visits to GP on Gesy

A friends husband is going for a procedure at his Dr today, the receptionist gave him a reminder call on Friday and this call counted as a Dr visit.
by Jamboal
Thu Nov 14, 2024 8:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Solar Water Heating
Replies: 8
Views: 1974

Re: Solar Water Heating

Replaced our 12 year old panels last year and now find a significant improvement in their efficiency.
by Jamboal
Sat Sep 28, 2024 7:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Guiding emergency vehicles to the house.
Replies: 26
Views: 8896

Re: Guiding emergency vehicles to the house.

adyandkaren wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2024 5:39 pm Nothing needs to set up on the receiving phone, but it does need an internet connection

Paphos Airport
https://w3w.co/slightly.storefronts.rebound
Do you know if this works in Cyprus?
by Jamboal
Sat Sep 21, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Medical Emergency Assistance
Replies: 4
Views: 1808

Re: Medical Emergency Assistance

Might be worth asking one of the security alarm companies they might have some kind of panic alarms that would help you.
by Jamboal
Mon Sep 02, 2024 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Knee problems.
Replies: 60
Views: 21714

Re: Knee problems.

Ah. I saw Dr Aspros a number of weeks ago. He diagnosed osteoarthritis and recommended exercise - swimming, cycling and walking. I walk a fair amount when I have to go out. No longer swim or cycle save on a stationary bike in a gym and none near to me. Strange he did not suggest injections. Thanks....
by Jamboal
Mon Sep 02, 2024 7:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Knee problems.
Replies: 60
Views: 21714

Re: Knee problems.

I’m currently seeing Dr Aspros at the Envangelismos hospital in Paphos for treatment for Osteoarthritis in my knee, currently getting injections which work and he has a plan for when it deteriorates, very happy with my treatment l
by Jamboal
Tue Aug 20, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Winter Fuel Payments scrapped
Replies: 23
Views: 9207

Re: Winter Fuel Payments scrapped

WHL wrote: Tue Aug 20, 2024 8:24 am
Jamboal wrote: Mon Aug 19, 2024 8:02 am Yes, some residents of mountain villages still receive it, I believe if over 600m’s.
Is this not a cypriot grant rather then a UK one?
Yes it is a Cypriot grant but non Cypriots are receiving it.
by Jamboal
Mon Aug 19, 2024 8:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Winter Fuel Payments scrapped
Replies: 23
Views: 9207

Re: Winter Fuel Payments scrapped

Yes, some residents of mountain villages still receive it, I believe if over 600m’s.
by Jamboal
Sat Jul 20, 2024 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Vet recommendation
Replies: 9
Views: 2664

Re: Vet recommendation

We use the Animal Medical Centre in Polis, Pambos has looked after all our cats and we find he has given excellent care when two of them were seriously ill, we’ve also used him on a couple of occasions for out of hours emergencies and he’s been at his surgery within 20 minutes of calling him.
by Jamboal
Mon Jul 08, 2024 6:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Illegal garbage dumping, how it can be stopped...
Replies: 9
Views: 2843

Re: Illegal garbage dumping, how it can be stopped...

Although not an excuse one of the issues that contributes towards illegal dumping is lack of commercial dumping sites, our charity in shop in Polis is not allowed to use our local Green Point as we’re deemed as a commercial business as our van has sign writing on it, our driver has to take rubbish w...
by Jamboal
Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: MUKW Bio Metric application
Replies: 32
Views: 12703

Re: MUKW Bio Metric application

Just to confirm for all immigration appointments you use the email address mailto:[email protected]. Response is usually within a week.
by Jamboal
Mon Feb 05, 2024 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Airlines,fact or myth?
Replies: 12
Views: 3709

Re: Airlines,fact or myth?

There was a couple of Jet Two staff in our Greek class they both insisted that flight prices can increase the more times you view their site, they also showed us how to use incognito browsing which stops this.
by Jamboal
Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: “No couriers” … Scam?
Replies: 2
Views: 1741

Re: “No couriers” … Scam?

Yes there is a courier scam, when a seller advertises on say Marketplace the scammer will say they want the item but are either too busy or too far away to collect so will send a courier. If the seller agrees they will then be asked what time will they be at home for the courier to collect, leaving ...
by Jamboal
Tue Nov 14, 2023 6:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Shower Stool/Seat conundrum?
Replies: 11
Views: 29558

Re: Shower Stool/Seat conundrum?

Hi, I purchased a small shower stool for my sister in law who has MS and visits frequently, bought it from the disability shop opposite the general hospital. It fits perfectly in our guest room shower cubicle which is quite small.
by Jamboal
Tue Oct 17, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Car key repair/replacement?
Replies: 2
Views: 2624

Re: Car key repair/replacement?

The mechanic I use recommends M.S.Locksmith Ltd. In Paphos 99 683470