"6 months wait - No one can help"

I’ve been referred to a gastroenterologist at Lewisham Hospital by my GP in early March just before the pandemic. 5 months later I’ve spoken to my GP on numerous occasions, I asked for my appointment to be chased, contacted PALS, contacted NHS England. The verdict is the same everywhere. No one can do anything to help, including the very hospital I was referred to. In the meantime I’ve been suffering from acute acid reflux that has ruined my quality of life and caused me a lot of pain but absolutely no one cares unless you cough or poo with blood. It seems the only way to get treatment is when it’s too late.

Last time I spoke with gastroenterology department at Lewisham I was told to go to A&E which is laughable because A&E won’t even see me with acid reflux. This system really makes me feel hopeless. This healthcare is non existent