"Trying to get an appointment"

I tried for hours to get through to book an appointment to have my contraceptive implant removed. I had it fitted by my GP 7 months ago and it has not suited me from the beginning. However, I waited till this point to ensure I had given my body enough time to adjust to it.

I originally contacted my GP this week, who said I would need to contact Cobridge health clinic to have it removed, as the GP trained in this was off due to unforeseen circumstances and for the foreseeable future.

After spending a few hours on and off trying to get to through yesterday, I gave up and tried again this morning.

Eventually I got through, and the member of staff I spoke to said there were no appointments available and they are not offering the service at the moment. They said I would need to go back to my GP and ask them to arrange something.

I contacted my GP again, who said they only had the one doctor trained on fitting and removing the implant (who is not there currently) and to contact Cobridge again and tell them I need a resolution as they can't help me.

I contacted Cobridge again to be told the same. They have no appointments available. The staff member on the telephone was very understanding and polite, however I am still in a situation where by I can't get seen to have the implant removed.

I am stuck in a situation whereby my everyday life is being affected due to the effects of the implant and I feel like there is nothing I can do to get this sorted.