I've had hip issues for nearly 3 years.
Have done...
gp route
blood tests
xrays
physio - made matters worse
referred back to hospital
referred back to a different physio
physio made it worse - again.
referred to hospital.
Was told a few weeks ago that the waiting list was about 26 weeks long, but today I got the letter through saying that I can phone and book an appointment now.
I appreciate that there may still be a wait til the appointment but I don't mind.