"So sad and Depressing "

my caravan whilst on holiday…which ultimately required medical attention and stitches.

I was advised that the stitches needed to be examined, possibly removed on Friday of this week.

Rather than travel to Bransholme and wait for 4-6 hours, I contacted this hospital and asked if I could make an appointment to have them removed.

They refused, on the following grounds:-

I was not registered at a local surgery, even though it’s now not possible to register as a temporary resident.

I explained that I was a widowed pensioner, with no family, and because of my injury I cannot drive, and can barely walk, so have to rely on friends.

The response was “sorry these are the rules “

I have an NHS card and number.

I am registered at a practice at my home address.

I have always paid my Taxes…

Either it’s the National Health Service or it’s not….

I now have a 40 minute journey, each way, courtesy of another elderly friend, a potential 4-6 hour wait, to be possibly told I have to go back, because the wound hasn’t healed sufficiently….

In conclusion, my overwhelming feeling is one of great sadness, as it is abundantly clear that I don’t matter, and the NHS doesn’t care…..

I am not asking to be treated differently, just humanely….

So terribly sad….and incredibly depressing