Are GPs ever available?
I had chest pains, coughing up blood, fever, ruttling chest, back ache, and raised blood pressure. Symptoms of pneumonia. NHS Direct called out an ambulance as they were so concerned. I refused to go to hospital but agreed to see GP. Ambulance crew said GP should give an appointment as they had been called. I rang the GP at 08:04 the day after, no appointments until next week. When I'm probably dead. Thanks a bunch, you group of money grabbing losers. I wouldn't be so agitated if it weren't for the fact that this is the third time I've needed - not wanted - to see a GP, and been unable to get in. I've only been with them a year, and every time they're too busy. They're a disgrace, and the reception staff are blunt to the point of rudeness. Time to get a new GP! Good old Richard Branson hashing up the health service now.