"Can’t get an appointment "

Trying to see a doctor is so difficult and stressful. I have been trying for 5weeks now. I do not feel my concern is ‘urgent’ or an emergency; I just would like to discuss health changes with a doctor in order to establish if it is urgent. After trying for 5weeks without success, each time I call I’m left on hold 20mins to then be told all appointments for the day have been taken. If it’s urgent call 111 or try again the following morning. Even if I call at exactly 8:30am I can be on hold for 20+mins and told all appointments have been taken.

I don’t feel the discussion I need is deemed urgent but I’m not a medical professional so how do I know?! That is the point of why I would like to discuss my health changes with a professional! By the time it actually happens, let’s hope it has not developed into an urgent problem!

Still no luck today.

Surely this can be better resolved by being able to book non-urgent consultations a day or two in advance? At least there is a chance of being treated then?!