General   (General discussion, talk about anything.)

Tried to get an appointment at my surgery (Bradshaw St Pem).. No chance....the receptionist would be better employed by the UK border force... I used the Ask My GP service as the receptionist stated this was now the norm. I filled out the request highlighting my ailment...e-mailed it and eagerly awaited a reply. I was offered a telephone consultation with a technical officer ..in 3 days !! Said call was made. 3 days later ..Her opening line..."What do you want" I said have you not got the details on a screen in front of you ? No she says..I don't usually work here.. !!!.. cut a long story short...I will issue you a prescription ..it will be at the pharmacy shortly....great I said...I will pick it up....2 hrs later at Pharmacy at Bradshaw street ..Nothing here for you. After much discussion and explaining I said I would return later giving her the opportunity to trace the elusive pain killers. A short time later I got a text from Lloyds pharmacy confirming my prescription and it will arrive at my home in the next 2 - 3 days. What a waste of time.. 60 yrs I have been registered here...a joke....are we short of doctors as well as police officers.. ?....I wasn't far away from going to the walk in centre/infirmary for pain relief as nothing was easing the pain. ..Apparently I would still be queueing there yet. Good job my body has fought back and the pain is now rescinding...still waiting for my postal parcel if joy.