NHS Waiting Times

[lem00003]

Hi everyone 👋

I was diagnosed in April 2021 with Stage 3 endometriosis via a private laparoscopy. I also have a Mirena coil fitted (from the same time).

I’ve recently moved to the West Midlands and have been fighting to be referred to gynae since August 2021 when I moved here.

Finally managed to get a referral but first appointment they have is August 2023.

Is there any way I can get an appointment quicker or am I faced with going back into the private system for check ups?

This waiting time is just staggering to me. I had hoped to have an appointment sooner as I want to start trying for children in the near future but it seems like this waiting time is now the norm at the NHS.

Thanks for any advice in advance!

[Sjp12]

Hi,

I’m down south in Essex, I recently had a gynae appointment booked from last, which may I add was also pushed back twice.

I know there’s a lot of wait time at the moment while they try to catch up from the Covid period.

Hope you manage to sort it! x

[Wrecklesham]

Hello , I don't have a gyni problem mine was sorted many years ago, but with NHS waiting time I totally understand. I received an apt with an oral consultant yesterday and that was applied for in 2020. I have been waiting for a referral to the consultant for my spine since the May before the pandemic and the doctor has sent two urgent emails since then and I still haven't had a response of any kind. Hope you are luckier than me, but here in Wales it is not going well. Good luck and best wishes.