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Hospital won’t rebook cancelled appointment, but I can’t complain

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whatareyouwaitingforr · 15/05/2026 07:23

I have been on a waiting list for an orthopaedic physiotherapy consultation for 5 months now. I had an appointment booked, but I got a voicemail to say it was cancelled last month and they said they’d “rebook by post”. The hospital uses an app that is instant. When something is booked, it goes straight through to the app.

I know this because I work there. I am in an adjacent department to this one. So I can’t complain.

I’ve called everyday, sent emails, tried everything to get in contact with them. They don’t answer their phones, nor do they answer emails. I’m at a loss, mainly because I know after this appointment it’ll be another 6 months before I can get a scan and I’m due to go on holiday in August. I don’t particularly want to cancel, but I’m worried that waiting for this will make my insurance unaffordable.

Is there anything I can do besides PALS?

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Nottopanic · 15/05/2026 07:29

Just go in and ask! When I had problems getting a scan for my cancer scheduled, I went directly to ask.

PoppinjayPolly · 15/05/2026 07:29

shellyleppard · 15/05/2026 07:27

If you work in the same building could you just pop in and ask them?

This, that’s what I’ve tended to do!

Cutegarlic · 15/05/2026 07:28

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DragonsAndDaffs · 15/05/2026 07:27

Of course you can complain!
Go in and have a conversation, be polite and ask for some help to sort it out.

EamonnFyre · 15/05/2026 07:27

Sorry if I don’t understand the hierarchy but can’t you just go along to the department and ask about it.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 15/05/2026 07:27

Have you tried contacting PALS as to the complaints procedure?
Also, Staysure covered us in the past when DS was waiting to see a consultant after having some tests and was undiagnosed.

shellyleppard · 15/05/2026 07:27

If you work in the same building could you just pop in and ask them?

whatareyouwaitingforr · 15/05/2026 07:26

Sorry - I don’t think I made it clear. The reason I can’t (or don’t want to) complain is because I work in elective surgery, and so if it comes to surgery my case will have the label “pals complaint”, which I don’t really want to have. I don’t want my colleagues knowing I’ve made a complaint

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