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[Bluetit1802]

I am lost for words, Ally. All I know is you can't go on like this. Your GP has a duty of care and is not fulfilling this. You cannot rely on your doctor to get in touch. He would have done by now had he been going to. Have you asked when your MP is back from his holiday? Parliament is on annual leave, but MPs still look after their constituents during the summer break. His secretary should be able to help you get an appointment with him fairly quickly.

 

[cott97]

It is also possible a mistake has been made and the letter has been scanned to your record by admin and your GP has not been made aware. I would make the appointment and when.booking it ask the receptionist to note it's to discuss your neuropathy referral. If you then get nowhere you have 2 choices - informal complaint to NHS England or a formal complaint to the Health Ombudsman. Both will elicit a response from your practice. NHSE will probably be quicker as the practice has to be given time to prepare a response by the ombudsman. PALs do not apply to your GP.

 

[ickihun]

@ally1 I like the appointment and passing gp your note in times of stressful appointments. You?
I know I cry then can start having a panic attack in times of stressful appointments. I've even booked into receptionist and said I've needed air if I get called in. A good receptionist would help you out and call you in when gp is ready.
Pregnant women have to stay close to toilet, on occasion.

 

[Salvia]

Yes you could be right. But normally the surgery would get in touch if anything needs doing/changing.
If I do make an appointment, I am afraid I would explode which could make things so much worse

Ally, In light of how you've been treated in the past, I can understand that you might explode; I take it you don't have access to making appts on line. Maybe having things written down might help to keep you calm? Only you can know that, but might be worth a try rather than worrying and getting stressed about it. And don't bother about things that don't matter - like spelling, or grammar; so long as you get across the things you want to say & ask and get the referral that you need. The knowledge that you are actually doing something, making things happen, can be very empowering and could help increase your self-confidence, this time and for the future.

 

[ally1]

I am lost for words, Ally. All I know is you can't go on like this. Your GP has a duty of care and is not fulfilling this. You cannot rely on your doctor to get in touch. He would have done by now had he been going to. Have you asked when your MP is back from his holiday? Parliament is on annual leave, but MPs still look after their constituents during the summer break. His secretary should be able to help you get an appointment with him fairly quickly.

What I will do tomorrow, is call my mp,s office and speak to her secretary and then hopefully get an appointment.
The thing that's really frustrated me, is that my psych has written about having 3 monthly blood tests to which my gp did sweet fa.
Something needs to be done sooner rather then later

 

[ally1]

It is also possible a mistake has been made and the letter has been scanned to your record by admin and your GP has not been made aware. I would make the appointment and when.booking it ask the receptionist to note it's to discuss your neuropathy referral. If you then get nowhere you have 2 choices - informal complaint to NHS England or a formal complaint to the Health Ombudsman. Both will elicit a response from your practice. NHSE will probably be quicker as the practice has to be given time to prepare a response by the ombudsman. PALs do not apply to your GP.

Thank you about Pals as I assumed they dealt with complaints about gp,s. When I wrote to my gp, I also wrote to the practice manager and no response,

 

[ally1]

Ally, In light of how you've been treated in the past, I can understand that you might explode; I take it you don't have access to making appts on line. Maybe having things written down might help to keep you calm? Only you can know that, but might be worth a try rather than worrying and getting stressed about it. And don't bother about things that don't matter - like spelling, or grammar; so long as you get across the things you want to say & ask and get the referral that you need. The knowledge that you are actually doing something, making things happen, can be very empowering and could help increase your self-confidence, this time and for the future.

As far as I know, can,t make appointments online. Though the surgery do have a system where you can book an appointment up to 2 weeks ahead. I have often asked to pre book in that 2 week time, Lo and behold, there's never any going

 

[ickihun]

What I will do tomorrow, is call my mp,s office and speak to her secretary and then hopefully get an appointment.
The thing that's really frustrated me, is that my psych has written about having 3 monthly blood tests to which my gp did sweet fa.
Something needs to be done sooner rather then later

I'm expected to remember and book my blood test over the phone.
I'm not sure receptionist keep a tab on everyone's individual needs anymore hun. I think unless a specialist letter goes into your file with a chase up of those blood tests would gp ask receptionist call me to book my test. I normally remember. Lately.
Bloodtest results which need redoing also get raised as a callback at my practice, for me. My practice is superb. The staff keep me right but i can be there every month or so lately due to being newly diagnosed asthmatic and had heart concerns recently. Both my gps are excellent in their knowledge and support. They welcome my own health changing efforts.
Your health team should be made aware that your diabetic bg management has been your own efforts only and you should be praised for such. We all know that would be an individual gp decision and depends solely if they are used to praising their staff too. Some are ignorant to praise.
I praise my gps when I feel they have helped me. They need support from good patients too.