I have developed a health issue (since mid-December). Got blood tests, scans / MRI done during the visit to my home country (and "something is wrong"). I have a private health insurance with a remote GP access, but they referred back to the NHS GP, explaining this looks beyond what they could advise on as a part of the service. The NHS GP, however, have no availability for as long as their bookings are open into the future. I have it in writing now that they will contact me when they have an availability, but honestly, no indication at all of how long it is expected to take.
If I just turn up at A&E with all the paperwork (I have it with me and it is translated into English), will I be seen? Or would calling 111 and asking for a faster GP referral help? Sorry for a stupid question, I did not use the NHS much before outside of the vaccinations and checks for my children many years ago.
Or would it make more sense to go directly to a consultant privately, and ask them to guide me further / refer further through the insurance?