I have had an ongoing ear problem for a yr now to and fro from the Dr different nasal sprays etc that haven’t helped , she done a referral to ent 6 months ago I still haven’t heard anything , I fully understand that there’s a back log due to covid but I was told I could have a 50 week wait , I am worried as the problem isn’t getting better I also experience pain behind my ear , the only thing I can do is go private at a high price just for a consultation then extra for treatment. I read an article in the newspaper last week that states this is what a lot of people are having to do now I find it all so worrying that people’s health are suffering
At the same time the nhs is under a lot of strain with the pandemic .
Dr’s are still not allowing patients into the surgery so phone consultations are a guessing game
A relative of mine is elderly suffering awful dizzy spells the Dr spoke to him over the phone prescribed vertigo meds which aren’t working atall he’s now on a waiting list for a hospital appt even though he has a lot of other medical problems
I think the Dr should get him into the surgery for a check up blood pressure etc but this isn’t happening he has had both covid jabs .
Sorry to rant but I find it all so concerning with the whole situation people are going without vital medication & treatment .