Positive experiences of the NHS

I rarely very rarely go to the doctor or hospital This year has been different I saw a GP with what I thought was a simple problem, much to my surprise I was put on the 2week pathway by this lovely observant doctor, early this year, it came completely out of the blue for me Within two weeks I had the appointment with another lovely consultant she sent the test away and within 6 weeks I d had the first op. The second op happened with a few weeks and then the results I wanted to hear I was free of cancer I m getting checks every 4 months
I ve also had two cataract operations earlier this year
and a visit to A and E after a fall I was there 5 hours and in that 5 hours I saw a triage nurse , then a doctor had an X-ray came back to see the doctor sent for a Ct scan and saw the doctor again before being declared fit enough to go home

I think the NHS and my local hospital and my GP surgery are blooming wonderful Wish I could say the same about our nonexistent dentists though

Just back from A&E where NHS 24 sent me. Sudden onset flashes and floaters in recent cataract replacement eye. Seen, assessed and kind doctor arranged specialist assessment tomorrow am. In and out in under 2 hours. Can't complain (although apparently NHS 24 could have sent me straight to the eye hospital)

Just back from being fast tracked for a possible melanoma. Consultant knew what it was immediately - nothing to worry about. And he cleared a small growth on my husband's face too. Fantastic service - and parking was free.

Yesterday after months of being very unwell due to horrendous side effects of RA biologics, I telephoned the RA clinical advice line, on the advice of my GP, who had gone above and beyond to help me, but was stumped.
The RA dept usually phone back in two days, but unfortunately there was a message saying they were inundated and it would be longer.

One hour later, my RA consultant phoned me personally, (It's usually the RA specialist sisters, who respond initially) for a phone consultation.
The outcome, biologics stopped and a new treatment plan being devised.
I wept with relief, that someone actually cared! .

Earlier this week my daughter chased up a periodic review for one of the GC's which is now causing delays to their developmental growth. She rang the number she was given by the Health Visitor and after a couple of attempts was successful in getting a cancelled appointment which resulted in GC today being put on the list for an operation in the next few months.
This is a prime example of why people should cancel appointments rather than fail to attend - these cancellations mean that appointments can be offered to others and keep the NHS working at reducing their waiting lists.
For all the slating that the NHS gets - they are doing their best in very difficult circumstances and they cannot please everyone.

Yes, DH went for a biopsy on a mole, he was in and out so quick he didn’t have to pay for parking.

He was on the pathway and from GP appointment to results was under 5 weeks.