"Still feeling sick"

Anything else?

Sunday afternoon 3.00 pm. Been in pain for last couple of days and in need of antibiotics. Severe swelling in ear, face and neck. Cannot eat because of swelling in the jaw and not slept for two nights. Not to worry arrangements made by Primary Care to see a Doctor five hours later.

Arrived early (7.30 pm) for 7.50 pm appointment. A group of us walked through to the waiting area. 8.05 pm sat on my lonesome. Doctors clearly packing up and leaving. One walks into what looks like a general office and shortly afterwards a rude woman comes out. 'Have you got an appointment', yes at 7.50 pm. Whats your name? After telling her she doesn't acknowledge that I had spoken and disappears back into her office.

Sometime later a Doctor invites me into his office. After a brief inspection gives me the prescription I need, To get the prescription made up I am advised that I need to go to Waters Green (where my surgery is located) and in the center of Macclesfield where they remain open until 10.00 pm or so I am advised by him.

Not feeling at all well I set off walking.. Eventually arrived and yes it was closed.

A complete waste of time and money for taxis. Another painful and sleepless night to look forward too.. Tomorrow, Monday instead of going to Waters Green to see a Doctor for a prescription I will go to Waters Green with a prescription.

Would be interested to know why the appointment to see a Doctor had to be at a time when no pharmacies were open and 5 hours after my call.

What a Great National Health Service we have.