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I visited my GP about two years ago with a history of wieght loss, unable to run, as legs didnt work ..was actualy accused of being a hpochondriac at one stage !! Finnaly I was refered to the Neurologist at the start of 2023... excellent start ..scans, nerve tests and bloods .. appointment sent for Oct 5th 2023... then text message appointment cancelled ..another came through appointment now end of March 2024 ! ... went back to GP and under patients choice requested a shorter wait ... I was offered Broomfield ..but system 1 does not talk between Southend and Broomfield ! so tests woould probably need to start again ... obviously as Im deteriorating I can not aford my health to worsen !
Contacted Neurology Southend.. next move was to refer to Royal London for a lumber puncture #... gave permission for the referal .. 7 weeks later I contact the Royal London ..no request recieved ! .. go back to GP left message on surgery answer phone to take my chances with the Neurolgical Hospital London 12 week wait .. left contact details ... to date nothing !
As a senior clinician the service I have recieved is nothing but appauling brinking on a safeguarding in all departments ..how can system one not talk to another NHS hospital within the same traust , and how can failures be so widespread ...
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