Inadequate access to healthcare

Summary: Inadequate access to healthcare

My husband and I have lived in Hightown for 13 years, and for the first 10, everything was fine, there was even continuity of which Dr you would see. Since the takeover, it has been almost impossible to see a Dr. For example, I recently had a chest issue, had to get out of bed to queue up as it is impossible to get an appointment over the phone. I got an appointment after queuing. As soon as I got home, the phone rang and I was told that the Dr couldn't see me. I was forced to go private, and it seemed the surgery didn't care. I know lots of people that have had to move to Formby, which is something I don't want to do. I have also had to go for bloods 3 separate times as the communication between the lab and the surgery is so disjointed; the lab insist that my results have been getting sent back but I keep having to get them done. It is so disorganised. I also was refused an over 50s health check despite being entitled to one.