"Virtually all GP appointments are gatekept"

The practice will try their utmost to gatekeep any GP appointments. All I require is to be referred to an external service. Sadly only the GP is authorised to do this.

I appreciate the service is busy and under intense pressure but I don't even want to be seen by you. Just refer me for heaven sake.

It will take you mere minutes to do this.

I tried calling during the mornings at 8am.

There are 2 options.

- Click 1 for a call back

- Wait on hold for the phone to be picked up by an operator

Tried the first one and never really received a call back.

Tried the 2nd option and the line was dropped after a 20 minute hold.

My health condition is deteriorating and Enki is the only obstacle between me and seeing a consultant.

I am now forced to go private and pay possibly hundreds or thousands of pounds. I am just hoping they would have the authority to refer people.