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NHS waiting times
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1. I had my operation cancelled yesterday. After 3 1/2 hours in the hospital being seen by nurses, the surgeon and anaesthetist, I was told sorry, they have a bed shortage. Phoning admissions this morning have been told to phone Friday afternoon to see if they have any idea when I will be "done".
It's now 2 years<-i> since I first saw my GP to have this necessary procedure. When I saw the surgeon last June, I thought I was on the waiting list. It was only because of my nagging that I saw him again on 5th November and he said I'd definitely have the operation within the 18 weeks. 18 weeks from 5th November is 11th March. However, as I read the NHS guidelines, my 18 weeks should have started long ago!
2. The surgeon suggested I see my GP because I may no longer need to be taking one of the medicines she's prescribed. Tried to get an appointment this morning. Cannot get one for 4 weeks!
I thought NHS was now supposed to be better and more responsive?
It's now 2 years<-i> since I first saw my GP to have this necessary procedure. When I saw the surgeon last June, I thought I was on the waiting list. It was only because of my nagging that I saw him again on 5th November and he said I'd definitely have the operation within the 18 weeks. 18 weeks from 5th November is 11th March. However, as I read the NHS guidelines, my 18 weeks should have started long ago!
2. The surgeon suggested I see my GP because I may no longer need to be taking one of the medicines she's prescribed. Tried to get an appointment this morning. Cannot get one for 4 weeks!
I thought NHS was now supposed to be better and more responsive?
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It's a sad fact but if you are accepting what they tell you then they will get away with this.
You have to shout loudly and make a fuss. I know this isn't always easy if it's not generally in your nature, but trust me, it will make things happen.
Make a start by phoning your GP's surgery. Tell them a wait of 4 weeks is unacceptable and DEMAND an appointment in a given timescale (2 days for example). If they refuse, stay on the phone, be persistent and as a last resort threaten to go to the surgery and sit there until you are seen.
They will miraculously find a free appointment for you.
Good luck.
You have to shout loudly and make a fuss. I know this isn't always easy if it's not generally in your nature, but trust me, it will make things happen.
Make a start by phoning your GP's surgery. Tell them a wait of 4 weeks is unacceptable and DEMAND an appointment in a given timescale (2 days for example). If they refuse, stay on the phone, be persistent and as a last resort threaten to go to the surgery and sit there until you are seen.
They will miraculously find a free appointment for you.
Good luck.
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