Can rarely get an appointment, if you do its usually 7 - 10 day wait. Been having big issues with my breathing, had to wait 10 days to get a GP appointment, wait another 4 for a bloods appointment. Then a week to get results, just to rule out anemia first. Another 4 days to wait for a spirometry test, to be told it will take the doctor another week to look at the graph to determine if its asthma. In the meantime, I just have to wait and struggle to breathe, was told if it gets bad to go to A&E (again). Whenever I ask about the delay, they say only salaries GPs look at results and they rarely work. Will be moving docs as soon as this is sorted ....
"Lack of doctors and massive wait for treatment..."
About: Ponteland Road Health Centre Ponteland Road Health Centre Newcastle Upon Tyne NE5 3AE
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